While artificial intelligence can streamline and support many aspects of public health communication, deciding when and how ...

What is the flu? How can I protect myself and my loved ones from serious illness? What are the recommendations for the 2026-27 season? These are common questions public health communicators get from ...

What is COVID-19? How can I protect myself and my loved ones from serious illness? What are the recommendations for the 2026-27 season? These are common questions public health communicators get from ...

Suggested Social Media Caption Updated flu vaccines are now available for the 2026-2027 flu season. The best thing you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones from serious illness is to get a ...

Share this two-page resource with your communities to support understanding of the vitamin K injection, or shot. This resource provides more information about vitamin K, why newborns need it, and how ...

From January 1, 2025, through October 16, 2026, there have been 6,699 confirmed measles cases in the United States. These cases were reported by 48 states and jurisdictions*. 42 measles cases were ...

The flu, also called influenza, is a contagious respiratory illness. It is caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. Flu symptoms can range from mild to severe and include fever, ...

Better communication for better health. The Public Health Communications Collaborative (PHCC) was developed in response to the urgent need for timely, relevant, and practical tools, messaging, and ...

Better communication for better health. The Public Health Communications Collaborative (PHCC) was developed in response to the urgent need for timely, relevant, and practical tools, messaging, and ...

Note: The original Plain Language for Public Health guide was published in February 2023. Below, you’ll find an updated version, published May 2026. Effective public health communications are critical ...

The CDC allegedly released 148 FOIA-requested pages related to myocarditis events following COVID-19 vaccination that were heavily redacted. Critics have accused the agency of a lack of transparency.