Montgomery County Immunization Coalition

04/23/2026

This , the AAP is highlighting the importance of the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection that can be passed from mother to baby at birth. But because of the vaccine, it’s preventable.

The first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine is recommended within 24 hours of birth, giving infants a strong start toward lifelong protection. Pediatricians can answer questions parents have about the hepatitis B vaccine series.

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04/23/2026

What do recent changes to childhood vaccine guidance mean for families?In this Ask the Experts discussion, pediatric and medical specialists explain updates ...

04/23/2026

HPV vaccines are now highly effective in preventing infections, cervical cancer, and other HPV-related cancers.

Together for Health

04/23/2026

The risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) may be significantly lowered after vaccination with the high-dose influenza vaccine, a new study of more than 200,000 older adults showed.

Older individuals who received a high-dose flu vaccine had a 55% lower risk for AD, compared to the 40% risk reduction among those who received the standard dose. https://mdsc.pe/4mEX8r8

04/22/2026

🍼💙 It’s National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW)! 💙🍼

MCIC and Victor Vaccine want to remind families how important vaccines are in protecting babies during their most vulnerable months of life.

What helps keep your baby safe early on?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends starting vaccines early—HepB at birth, rotavirus at 2 months—and staying on schedule with DTaP, Hib, PCV, IPV, plus protection against flu, COVID‑19, and RSV.

✅ Ask for all 9 vaccines by 9 months to give your baby the healthiest start possible.

04/08/2026

Nearly 59 million lives have been saved by the measles vaccine since the year 2000.
Let that sink in. 59 million people — because of science.
Together for Health. Stand with Science 💙
Follow WHO on social media for more such good news.

04/08/2026

🧬 Ever wonder how we track the spread of disease in our community?

Our Disease Intervention Specialists and Epidemiologists follow how infections move from person to person. They use real data to spot trends—like where measles and STI rates are rising—and help us respond where it matters most. 📊

Because behind every number is a story—and a chance to protect someone’s health. 💙

www.montgomerycountypa.gov/health

04/08/2026

04/08/2026

04/08/2026

2026 begins Monday, April 6-12. This year’s theme is “Ready. Set. Action!” The weeklong celebration is a shout-out to front-line workers, public health professionals, community leaders, academics, advocates, students and others who support public health.

Learn more: https://vist.ly/4xd9a

04/08/2026

More than 150 million lives. Saved by vaccines. Since 1974.
That is health and science in action.

This World Health Day, Together for Health. Stand with Science 💙