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The Science Behind mRNA Vaccines

For over 20 years, mRNA technology has been researched, developed, and tested for use in vaccines against infectious diseases as well as for cancer immunotherapy. While the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines were the first approved for widespread use, they build on decades of research and are now among the most extensively studied medicines in history.
Last Updated 04/16/2026
The Science Behind mRNA Vaccines
Infectious Respiratory Diseases | Childhood | Vaccines

The Risks are Real: Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD

Pediatrician Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie talks about how vaccines help children’s immune systems learn how to fight illnesses.
Last Updated 04/08/2026
Vaccines | Childhood | Infectious Respiratory Diseases

The Risks are Real: David Hill, MD, FAAP

Pediatrician Dr. David Hill highlights how vaccines can teach children’s immune systems how to safely fight off infectious diseases before they even encounter them.
Last Updated 03/30/2026
Immunocompromised | Vaccines

What to Know About Respiratory Vaccines If You Have Chronic Kidney Disease

This fact sheet explains why people living with chronic kidney disease face increased risks from respiratory infections such as RSV, pneumococcal disease, COVID-19, and influenza, and outlines which vaccines are recommended based on age and risk factors.
Last Updated 03/10/2026
What to Know About Respiratory Vaccines If You Have Chronic Kidney Disease
Immunocompromised | Vaccines

What to Know About Respiratory Vaccines If You Have Asthma or Other Lung Conditions

This fact sheet explains why people living with asthma face increased risks from respiratory infections such as RSV, pneumococcal disease, COVID-19, and influenza, and outlines which vaccines are recommended based on age and risk factors.
Last Updated 03/06/2026
What to Know About Respiratory Vaccines If You Have Asthma or Other Lung Conditions
Vaccines | Guidance

Adult Immunization Trends and the Role of Vaccine Recommendations

Last Updated 03/05/2026

Recent changes to recommendations for adult pneumococcal disease and RSV vaccines have created an important opportunity to assess how expanded vaccine recommendations translate into real-world vaccination practices. This webinar highlighted IQVIA data on adult vaccination trends, offering timely evidence of how vaccine recommendations can drive uptake.  

Panelists explored the implications of routine, risk-based, and shared clinical decision-making vaccine recommendations for providers, patients, and public health systems. The conversation focused on how clarity in recommendations affects provider confidence and patient access, and what lessons recent ACIP decisions offer for the future of adult immunization policy. 

Panelists included:

Immunocompromised | Vaccines

What to Know About Respiratory Vaccines If You Have Heart Disease

This fact sheet explains why people living with heart disease face increased risks from respiratory infections such as RSV, pneumococcal disease, COVID-19, and influenza, and outlines which vaccines are recommended based on age and risk factors.
Last Updated 02/24/2026
What to Know About Respiratory Vaccines If You Have Heart Disease
Vaccines | Immunocompromised

What to Know About Respiratory Vaccines If You Have Diabetes

This fact sheet explains why people living with diabetes face increased risks from respiratory infections such as RSV, pneumococcal disease, COVID-19, and influenza, and outlines which vaccines are recommended based on age and risk factors.
Last Updated 02/24/2026
What to Know About Respiratory Vaccines If You Have Diabetes
Vaccines | COVID-19

Explainer Video: The Science of How mRNA Vaccines Work

Last Updated 02/20/2026
Pneumococcal Disease | Infectious Respiratory Diseases | Older Adult | Vaccines

Does Insurance Cover Pneumococcal Vaccines for Adults 50+?

Pneumococcal vaccines are recommended for all adults 50 years of age and older, and they are covered by both public and private insurance.
Last Updated 01/20/2026
Does Insurance Cover Pneumococcal Vaccines for Adults 50+?