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02/23/2026

Today’s Ask the Experts question and answer is presented by ImmunizeOrg’s president and CEO, Dr. Kelly L. Moore. Established more than 25 years ago, our popular Ask the Experts feature offers answers to more than a thousand questions about vaccines and their administration. We regularly add new questions and answers to this feature, and review and revise all information to reflect current ACIP recommendations.

Find today’s video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFWurFvcVZY

Welcome to Immunize.org’s Ask the Experts resources. This Ask the Experts question is presented by Immunize.org’s Kelly L. Moore, MD, MPH. Question: Can a pe...

02/22/2026

ImmunizeOrg experts help the media understand and communicate with the public about vaccines and vaccination policies and practices. On February 21, Washington Post featured ImmunizeOrg’s Director for Adult Immunization, Carolyn B. Bridges, MD, FACP, in the article: “Inside RFK Jr.’s Push Against the Flu Vaccine That He Links to His Voice Condition.”

Read the entire article: https://wapo.st/46jSng1

Washington Post

02/22/2026

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02/21/2026

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02/21/2026

HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. HPV is so common that nearly all sexually active men and women contract the virus at some point in their lives. In the United States, more than 42 million people are infected with the types of HPV known to cause disease, and an estimated 13 million new HPV infections occur every year among people age 15 through 59 years. Approximately half of new infections occur among people age 15 through 24 years. The first HPV infection typically occurs within a few months to years of becoming sexually active.

You’ll find this answer, as well as other HPV vaccine Q&As, here: www.immunize.org/ask-experts/topic/hpv.

02/20/2026

The ImmunizeOrg website offers a wealth of resources to support your vaccination practice. You’ll find “What If You Don’t Vaccinate Your Child?” here: www.immunize.org/wp-content/uploads/catg.d/p4017.pdf.

This 1-page PDF (last updated November 2025) is free to download, print, and share.

02/19/2026

ImmunizeOrg experts help the media understand and communicate with the public about vaccines and vaccination policies and practices. On February 19, The Hill featured ImmunizeOrg’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Kelly L. Moore, MD, MPH, in the article: “Campus Vaccine Strategies Put to Test by Rising Measles Cases.”

Read the entire article: https://thehill.com/homenews/education/5743877-measles-outbreak-cdc-hhs-rfk-jr-vaccine-policy/

The Hill

02/19/2026

Anxiety about needles is common in children and adults. For some, anxiety can lead them to delay or avoid vaccination, even if they know it’s important. ImmunizeOrg’s president and CEO, Dr. Kelly L. Moore offers practical advice for healthcare professionals and the public in the Improving the Vaccination Experience Video Series. Each video is about 4 minutes long.

Find today’s video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwyP8gdCCJs

This video explains the practical steps that families can take before, during, and after a vaccination visit to improve the vaccination experience for an inf...

02/18/2026

Get the immunization news you need in this week’s issue of IZ Express.

More Top Stories include:
• Measles 2026: 910 confirmed cases in 23 states since January 1; South Carolina and Florida outbreaks growing

• Influenza and RSV activity remains elevated nationwide; many babies need RSV preventive antibody protection now

Read the entire issue online: www.immunize.org/news/iz-express/issue/1860

50,000+ healthcare professionals rely on IZ Express to keep up to date on new and updated vaccine recommendations from CDC, notable publications, and vaccination resources from Immunize​.org and our partners.

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02/17/2026

VFC is a federal entitlement program designed to reduce or eliminate vaccine cost as a barrier to childhood vaccination. The program purchases vaccines from manufacturers at federal contract prices and provides them at no cost to participating public and private healthcare providers for use in children through age 18 years who are eligible for Medicaid, are uninsured, or are American Indian or Alaska Native. VFC also includes the RSV preventive antibody products recommended for all infants. Children whose health insurance benefit plan does not cover one or more vaccines included in VFC, or whose insurance plan has a fixed dollar cap for vaccines (after the cap is reached) are considered “underinsured” and are also able to receive VFC vaccine at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or Rural Health Clinic (RHC). This type of limited coverage plan is now uncommon because the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires ACA-compliant plans to cover ACIP-recommended vaccines with no deductible or copay.

If you are interested in becoming a VFC provider, you should contact your state immunization program. For more information on the VFC program in general, go to the CDC’s website at www.cdc.gov/vaccines-for-children/about/index.html.

You’ll find this answer, as well as other influenza vaccine billing and reimbursement Q&As, here: www.immunize.org/ask-experts/topic/billing-reimburse.

02/16/2026

The ImmunizeOrg website offers a wealth of resources to support your vaccination practice. You’ll find “Clear Answers and Smart Advice About Your Baby’s Shots” by Ari Brown, MD, FAAP, here: www.immunize.org/wp-content/uploads/catg.d/p2068.pdf.

This 10-page PDF document (last updated February 2024) is free to download, print, and share.

02/16/2026

Today’s Ask the Experts question and answer is presented by ImmunizeOrg’s president and CEO, Dr. Kelly L. Moore. Established more than 25 years ago, our popular Ask the Experts feature offers answers to more than a thousand questions about vaccines and their administration. We regularly add new questions and answers to this feature, and review and revise all information to reflect current ACIP recommendations.

Find today’s video here: https://youtu.be/iq97xtzGO4k

Welcome to Immunize.org’s Ask the Experts resources. This Ask the Experts question is presented by Immunize.org’s Kelly L. Moore, MD, MPH. Question: How well...