National Public Health Information Coalition

12/07/2025

The CDC’s advisory panel has voted to revise when infants receive their first hepatitis B vaccine dose, a shift that could affect how clinicians and families make immunization decisions. 💉

With the AAP also issuing its own updated pediatric vaccine guidance, communicators will play a key role in helping the public understand evolving recommendations and the importance of routine childhood vaccination.

The guidelines include updates to vaccines for RSV, influenza, COVID-19, and more.

12/04/2025

Today, a federal vaccine advisory panel may vote on changes to the long-standing hepatitis B birth-dose recommendation — a move experts warn could reverse decades of progress against an incurable virus.

For public health communicators, this highlights the importance of clear, evidence-based messaging during moments of policy uncertainty. 📣🩺

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/04/rfk-jr-vaccine-vote-hepatitis-b-babies.html

The current recommendation for babies to receive a hepatitis B shot within 24 hours of birth is credited with driving down infections in kids by 99%.

12/01/2025

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏, we recognize . 🌍

The UNAIDS and World Health Organization (WHO) highlight five key actions that can help countries end as a public health threat. Learn more here: https://www.unaids.org/en/2025-world-aids-day

NPHIC joins the global call for “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response” through sustained political leadership, international collaboration, and human rights–centered approaches—working to end AIDS by 2030.

12/01/2025

Honoring the legacy of Dr. Walter Dowdle, a pivotal CDC leader in crises from AIDS to polio. His work underscores how essential trusted communication and scientific integrity are to public health. 🕊️

Dr. Dowdle, a microbiologist who became the No. 2 official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, helped lead the nation’s response to AIDS.

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re especially thankful for the public health communication professionals who translate science, build trust, and guide communities through challenge and change. ✨

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from NPHIC!

11/24/2025

🦃 As Thanksgiving approaches, safe turkey handling is a top public health priority.

Raw poultry can carry germs like Salmonella and Clostridium perfringens, which grow when foods sit too long at unsafe temperatures.

CDC guidance highlights: thaw safely, cook all parts (and stuffing) to 165°F, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours (or 1 hour if hot). Reinforce “Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill” to help families enjoy a safe holiday.

Store, thaw, handle, and cook raw turkey to prevent foodborne illness.

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.