Have you registered for the April webinar?
The April 2, 2025, “Current Issues in Vaccines” webinar is quickly approaching. Dr. Offit will discuss the likelihood of a bird flu pandemic.
The webinar will begin at noon ET, and free continuing education credits (CME, CEU, and CPE) will be available. Thanks to the Thomas F. McNair Scott Endowed Research and Lectureship Fund for their ongoing support of this program. We would also like to thank our partners, the Pennsylvania chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University.
Find out more or register today.
New videos addressing timely vaccine topics
The Vaccine Education Center (VEC) recently published a video featuring Dr. Offit discussing the use of vitamin A to prevent or treat measles: “Is Vitamin A Effective for Treating or Preventing Measles?”.
The new video was added to our “Measles Infections, Outbreaks and Vaccines” playlist, which also includes videos produced by the National Foundation of Infectious Diseases (NFID) and the American Thoracic Society. If you are aware of other measles-related videos available on YouTube that might enhance this playlist, please contact us. We have been working to create various playlists on our new VEC YouTube channel so that you can easily share multiple videos on specific topics with patients and families. New playlists include content related to vaccine ingredients, how vaccines are tested, vaccines during pregnancy and more. Check out our selection of playlists today.
In collaboration with the Annenberg Public Policy Center, we also recently released a new animation, “How Do Cells Defend Against Foreign DNA?”. To learn more about the collaboration, check this article.
Updated Japanese translations of VEC materials, plus stories for kids in English
Thanks to our colleague Dr. Tomohiro Katsuta, and some of his colleagues in Japan, several updated Q&As are now also available in Japanese. You can find the files on the Q&A webpage or on the “Japanese Vaccine Informational Materials” page.
We also recently added two of our printable stories to the “Items for Children” ordering section. Each story is printed on the front and back of an 8.5” x 11” page. One tells the story of Edward Jenner and the first vaccine. The other tells the story of Martinus Beijerinck’s discovery of viruses. These are great handouts if you are hosting an information table or visiting a classroom.
Resource for discussing vaccine considerations when individuals have chronic or disabling medical conditions
The March 2025 Parents PACK included a feature article, “4 Vaccine Considerations for Those with Chronic Medical Conditions, Including Disabilities.” The article can be used to help families with vaccine-related considerations and decision-making when relevant. The story is available online or as a PDF.
Have you registered for the April webinar?
The April 2, 2025, “Current Issues in Vaccines” webinar is quickly approaching. Dr. Offit will discuss the likelihood of a bird flu pandemic.
The webinar will begin at noon ET, and free continuing education credits (CME, CEU, and CPE) will be available. Thanks to the Thomas F. McNair Scott Endowed Research and Lectureship Fund for their ongoing support of this program. We would also like to thank our partners, the Pennsylvania chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University.
Find out more or register today.
New videos addressing timely vaccine topics
The Vaccine Education Center (VEC) recently published a video featuring Dr. Offit discussing the use of vitamin A to prevent or treat measles: “Is Vitamin A Effective for Treating or Preventing Measles?”.
The new video was added to our “Measles Infections, Outbreaks and Vaccines” playlist, which also includes videos produced by the National Foundation of Infectious Diseases (NFID) and the American Thoracic Society. If you are aware of other measles-related videos available on YouTube that might enhance this playlist, please contact us. We have been working to create various playlists on our new VEC YouTube channel so that you can easily share multiple videos on specific topics with patients and families. New playlists include content related to vaccine ingredients, how vaccines are tested, vaccines during pregnancy and more. Check out our selection of playlists today.
In collaboration with the Annenberg Public Policy Center, we also recently released a new animation, “How Do Cells Defend Against Foreign DNA?”. To learn more about the collaboration, check this article.
Updated Japanese translations of VEC materials, plus stories for kids in English
Thanks to our colleague Dr. Tomohiro Katsuta, and some of his colleagues in Japan, several updated Q&As are now also available in Japanese. You can find the files on the Q&A webpage or on the “Japanese Vaccine Informational Materials” page.
We also recently added two of our printable stories to the “Items for Children” ordering section. Each story is printed on the front and back of an 8.5” x 11” page. One tells the story of Edward Jenner and the first vaccine. The other tells the story of Martinus Beijerinck’s discovery of viruses. These are great handouts if you are hosting an information table or visiting a classroom.
Resource for discussing vaccine considerations when individuals have chronic or disabling medical conditions
The March 2025 Parents PACK included a feature article, “4 Vaccine Considerations for Those with Chronic Medical Conditions, Including Disabilities.” The article can be used to help families with vaccine-related considerations and decision-making when relevant. The story is available online or as a PDF.