For the Media
Contact Information
NCIRD is committed to providing the media with accurate and current information on immunizations. If you cannot find the information you are seeking, call 404-639-3286 (9:00am to 6:00pm ET) or e-mail media@cdc.gov for assistance.
Formatted Articles
Formatted articles (also known as matte releases) are ready-to-print articles that are free to use in any publication. Immunization topics (in English and in Spanish) include:
- Childhood Immunization Drop-in Articles
- Pertussis/Whooping cough Matte Release (or Formatted Article)
- Preteen and Teen Vaccines Matte Articles
- Travel Essential: Measles Vaccination [1 page]
- Vaccines are critical for adults with COPD and asthma [1 page]
- Prevent Cervical Cancer
Recent Topics in the News
Vaccination Articles and Coverage
- MMWRs related to vaccines and immunizations
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports (MMWRs) - National Immunization Survey (NIS)
Immunization coverage in the U.S. - SchoolVaxView
News/Press Releases and Transcripts
- Media advisories and press releases
- News conference transcripts
Note: You'll need to click the tab labelled "transcripts" - Congressional testimony
Digital Press Kit
- Measles Still Threatens Health Security
- 20 Years of Success: Vaccines for Children Program
- HPV Vaccination
- Head back to school safer and healthier this year!
Background on Immunization Topics
- Vaccine-preventable diseases
- Vaccine safety
- Updated immunization recommendations of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP)
- Recommended influenza vaccines for current flu season
- Immunization coverage in the United States
- Newsroom Library
- Frequently Asked Media Questions
- NCIRD organization chart[2 pages]
Bios and SME Briefs
- Eduardo Azziz-Baumgartner, MD, MPH
Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer, Influenza Division, NCIRD - Joseph Bresee, MD, FAAP
Chief of the Epidemiology and Prevention Branch, NCIRD - Nancy Cox, PhD
Director of the Influenza Division , NCIRD - Daniel B. Jernigan, MD, MPH
Deputy director of the Influenza Division, NCIRD - Jeanne M. Santoli, MD, MPH
Deputy Director, Immunization Services Division, National Immunization Program, NCIRD - Michael Shaw, PhD
Associate Director of Laboratory Science, Influenza Division, NCIRD - Abigail Shefer, MD, FACP
Associate Director for Science, Immunization Services Division, NCIRD
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