• Pennsylvania Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Defend Vaccine Policy - Governor Josh Shapiro has filed a multistate lawsuit challenging recent federal changes to the national childhood immunization schedule and overhaul of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The lawsuit argues the Trump Administration’s actions — which removed long-standing universal vaccine recommendations — ignore scientific evidence and could undermine public health. Shapiro says the legal action seeks to restore evidence-based guidance and protect families’ ability to make informed health care decisions. Read the full press release.
• American Academy of Pediatrics releases its 2026 Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule - On January 26, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released its 2026 Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule. The updated guidance continues to support routine vaccination against 18 vaccine-preventable diseases and remains largely consistent with the original 2025 schedule issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in November 2024.
• Measles 2026: 910 confirmed cases in 23 states since January 1; South Carolina and Florida outbreaks growing - As of February 12, CDC reported 910 confirmed measles cases in 23 states in 2026. Six new outbreaks started in 2026. While in Pennsylvania, Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination rates for kindergarten students are around 94% for the state, there are counties that dip as low as 84%. This is not ideal for herd immunity and can be a factor in outbreaks in the state. The Bureau of Immunizations for the Pennsylvania Department of Health continues to stress that vaccination is the best and proven method to prevent measles. It is safe, effective, and provides lasting protection. The Bureau of Immunizations has created resources on how to locate vaccine providers within Pennsylvania (exclusive of Philadelphia County) that are enrolled in the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program or State Health Centers who offer vaccines under VFC. Philadelphia's VFC program information can be found here.

 
Educational Resources and Webinars:
 
To support our members during this time, we have compiled a list of resources to support your efforts to combat misinformation and increase vaccination rates to curb the spread of this preventable disease.

• Looking for trusted, easy-to-use tools to support immunization outreach? The Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition (PAIC), in partnership with the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (PA AAP), offers a comprehensive collection of free, downloadable educational materials designed to help inform and empower your community about the importance of vaccines.
  From up-to-date vaccine fact sheets on flu, HPV, COVID-19, and more (available in English and Spanish), to visual consequence cards, HPV brochures for boys and young men, and a Parent’s Guide to Childhood Immunizations, these resources are perfect for health fairs, clinics, schools, and community events. Materials can be printed in-house, shared digitally, or ordered directly through our local printer for your convenience. Explore the full collection and access these tools to support meaningful conversations and protect community health at immunizepa.org/educational-materials-for-your-community/#. 
  
• ​AAP has new resources on the Academy’s 2026 Recommended Immunization Schedules including: 
  • Vaccine Schedule social media messages and graphics in the Vaccine Confidence Campaign Toolkit
  • January Vaccine Communications Workshop webinar (password: JanVaxWorkshop) 
  • “The Latest on Childhood Immunizations: Practical Guidance for Clinicians” webinar (member log-in required, and available to Chapter EDs) 
  • Immunization Discussion Guides in 5 languages  
  • Common Immunization Questions from Parents 
  • Clinician-Family Immunization Communications FAQs 
    
• Immunize.org's resources for Vaccine Confidence & Addressing Concerns​
• AAP Measles Toolkit- Use the tools and resources in this toolkit to join the AAP in promoting timely measles vaccination and combating misinformation.
• CDC Measles Treatment Overview: Information for Healthcare Providers- This two-page document gives an overview of some of the common misconceptions regarding measles treatments.
• CDC "Be Ready for Measles" Toolkit- This toolkit provides outbreak response tools and communication materials to communicate with the public, other clinicians, and partners.
• CDC Measles Cases and Outbreaks- This website is updated weekly on Fridays with the newest case and outbreak information nationally and by state.
• CDC Clinical Overview of Measles- This page gives the clinical features, disease rates, prevention, patient management, outbreak information, and additional resources and tools for providers.
• Pennsylvania Department of Health Measles Fact Sheet (for Providers)
• Pennsylvania Department of Health Measles Fact Sheet (for Parents)

​