National Public Health Information Coalition

11/21/2025

The measles outbreaks in Arizona and Utah are bringing the U.S. close to losing its elimination status for the first time in decades. 🩺

With holiday travel ahead and vaccination rates dipping in several communities, this story highlights an important moment for those following vaccine-preventable disease trends in public health.

With holiday travel and gatherings approaching, doctors worry that transmission could escalate further.

11/18/2025

The CDC’s ACIP is set to revisit key childhood vaccine recommendations on Dec. 4 — including the long-standing birth dose of hepatitis B and potential updates to MMR guidance. 💉

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s panel of federal vaccine advisors is set to discuss and potentially vote on changing the hepatitis B vaccine schedule for infants when th…

11/16/2025

Millions of Americans could soon lose access to SNAP as new federal work-requirements and state cost-sharing rules take effect.

For public health communicators, this raises the stakes on food insecurity, stresses community resources, and amplifies the need for clear, timely messaging to both the public and partner organizations.

The Trump administration says everyone has to reapply for their SNAP benefits now that the government has reopened. Here's what we know.

11/12/2025

🍼 ByHeart recalls all baby formula amid a multi-state investigation into infant botulism.

While no contamination has been confirmed, the company expanded its recall out of caution and is fully cooperating with the FDA.

For public health communicators, this underscores the importance of clear, timely messaging in crisis response—especially when parents’ trust and infant safety are at stake.

A company that manufactures organic baby formula said Tuesday it is recalling all of its products nationwide amid a multi-state outbreak of infant botulism. ByHeart initially recalled just two bat…

11/10/2025

Public health leaders are stepping up — not just in labs and agencies, but on the ballot. 🩺

As epidemiologists and health professionals run for office, they bring science, compassion, and evidence-based thinking to policymaking.

Instead of trying to depoliticize their field, a swell of scientists want to become politicians.

11/06/2025

The uncertainty surrounding SNAP funding highlights how deeply public policy affects food security — and how misinformation can spread quickly in times of crisis.

Communicators play a vital role in helping the public understand complex issues like this and counter confusion with clear, trusted messaging. 🍎

The Trump administration said it will fund the food assistance program in part this month. The threat of a lapse has incited chaos in Washington, on social media and at food banks nationwide.

11/05/2025

📈 With ACA open enrollment underway, new KFF analysis by Cynthia Cox shows Marketplace insurers are raising premiums by an average of 26% for 2026.

Most enrollees won’t feel the full increase—if enhanced premium tax credits are extended. Without them, many could see monthly costs more than double.

As communicators, it’s important to help the public understand how policy decisions directly affect health coverage and affordability.

The amount health insurers charge for coverage on the ACA Marketplaces is rising 26%, on average, in 2026.... Most enrollees would face even sharper increases in what they pay if they ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits expire.

11/03/2025

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11/03/2025

People believe health misinformation for many reasons—past negative health experiences, strong personal autonomy, and emotionally persuasive messages.

Public health communicators can use these insights to craft clear, empathetic strategies that rebuild trust and guide communities toward accurate information.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/misinformation-in-life-and-society/202510/6-reasons-why-people-believe-health-misinformation

Misinformation is leading more people to avoid medical care and seek out alternatives, which can put their health at risk and create public health and economic problems.

10/31/2025

As clocks “fall back” this weekend, new Stanford research highlights why switching time twice a year may do more harm than good. 🕒

Frequent clock changes can disrupt our circadian rhythm, impacting everything from sleep to heart health. Public health pros can share simple steps like morning sunlight to reset the body clock.

It's time for most of America to move clocks back on Sunday. Daylight saving time ends in the U.S. at 2 a.m. local time, which means setting your clock back an hour.

10/27/2025

Misinformation spreads fast—but so can trust.

When Tylenol use in pregnancy was questioned, AAFP paired science with human stories and social media to reassure families.

In this article, NPHIC member Rebecca Fuller Beeler, Ph.D., shares how equipping physicians with clear, empathetic messaging strengthens public confidence.

A valuable example for public health communicators navigating today’s information landscape. 💡

https://www.prdaily.com/349493-2/?utm_source=RDH&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=RDH+(2025-10-24)&utm_content=article+title&utm_term=3&oly_enc_id=7910A6548789G4B

Putting human stories next to science resonates. “You’ve heard a lot recently about Tylenol, also known by the generic name acetaminophen, and what effects it might have on unborn babies,” a blog post by Dr. Mary Nguyen, a fellow at the American Academy of Family Physicians and a mother of an ...

10/27/2025

A decade after pediatric guidelines flipped from avoid peanuts to introduce early, a new study shows a 43% drop in peanut allergies among U.S. children. 🥜

A decade ago, research said giving young children peanut products can prevent allergies. A new study says that, 10 years later, tens of thousands of U.S. children have avoided allergies as a result.