Meningococcal disease, known to many of us as meningitis, has taken the lives of too many teens and young adults in our community. It’s fast-moving, devastating, and deeply personal for those who have lived through its loss. That’s why we’re grateful to see awareness growing.

After losing her vibrant, healthy, and unbelievably funny 19-year-old daughter Emily to #MeningitisB in 2013, our Co-Executive Director Alicia Stillman made it her mission to ensure that no other family experiences the same heartbreak. Back then, the #MenB vaccine wasn’t yet

We're grateful for an inspiring evening at the 2025 National Association of School Nurses @schoolnurses Annual Meeting with fellow vaccine advocates Karen Ernst of @Voices4Vaccines and Dr. Joan Edelstein. Together, we reflected on school nurses' critical role in preventing

"Pretend it was your child. now what decision would you make?". As we prepare for this week's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention #ACIP meeting, thank you Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease for giving us an opportunity to share why #vaccines matter. Because when it’s.

What happens if vaccines aren't recommended? . When the CDC’s ACIP doesn’t recommend a vaccine, it can mean:. 🚫 No insurance coverage.🚫 No access through the Vaccines for Children program.🚫 Missed opportunities to protect the most vulnerable, including our children and.

Our voices matter now more than ever. Last week, Secretary Kennedy removed all 17 members of the @CDCgov Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)—the expert panel that has shaped U.S. vaccine policy for over 60 years. Soon after, 8 new members were appointed, raising

We are heartbroken to share the devastating loss of 14-year-old William Hand, who tragically passed away from meningococcal #meningitis just days after his first symptoms appeared. William had just graduated from eighth grade. He was an athlete, a comedian, and a bright light to.

Today marks 13 years since Kimberly Coffey—a vibrant 17-year-old with dreams of becoming a pediatric nurse—was taken from this world far too soon by meningococcal meningitis. Kimberly was full of life. She loved to sing, dance, and perform in musicals. Her smile could light up

On behalf of ASMP, the Emily Stillman Foundation, and the Kimberly Coffey Foundation, we are alarmed by the removal of all 17 members of #ACIP—a move that silences expert voices and puts children at risk. Families deserve vaccine guidance rooted in science, not politics. We urge

📬 Got something from us in the mail? That means we hope you will consider joining us and our incredible community of fellow advocates working to ensure a world without meningococcal meningitis. Even if you didn’t get a letter, this message is still for YOU! Whether you’re a

🎓 Are you a college health professional looking to boost meningitis vaccination rates on your campus, but not sure where to begin?. The American College Health Foundation is offering a new funding opportunity to support your efforts!. 📉 Right now, only 3 in 10 17-year-olds are.

Attending #ACHA2025? Our Co-Executive Director is here (along with a few lifesize friends 👀), and the table is stacked with eye-catching, evidence-based resources to help you protect your campus from meningococcal meningitis. See you at Booth 700 for all of your meningitis

New Podcast Alert: Our co-executive director, Patti Wukovits, BSN, RN, AMB-BC, joined FACTSinnated by @UnityConsortium to break down common myths about meningococcal meningitis and the vaccines needed to help prevent it. 🎧 Listen now: to hear her

Are you protected against meningitis?. There are 3 types of meningococcal vaccines available in the United States, and knowing the difference matters:. 1) MenACWY: Recommended for all 11–12 year olds, with a booster at age 16. 2) MenB: May be given based on shared

In honor of #NationalNursesDay, we're proud to spotlight the Kimberly Coffey Foundation Memorial Nursing Scholarship, which is open to #NewYork state high school seniors who are pursuing a career in #Nursing. This Scholarship was created by our co-executive director in memory

As #WorldImmunizationWeek comes to a close, our mission continues. In the words of our Co-Executive Director, Patti Wukovits:. “No family should have to experience this devastating disease when it’s preventable.”. At @ASMP_org, we’re committed to making sure every provider,

RT @COMOmeningitis: 💉 This World Immunization Week, use data to help save lives. ➡️ 1 in 10 people who contract bacterial meningitis will….

It's World Immunization Week! 🌎. World Immunization Week is observed each year beginning on April 24 to raise awareness about global vaccines and to encourage funding support for global immunization programs. Meningitis remains a devastating global health issue, claiming lives.

How do healthcare providers really feel about potential changes to the U.S. meningitis vaccine platform for healthy adolescents and young adults? 🤔. Ahead of the @CDCgov's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) review, @ASMP_org set out to find out. 👀 See what

#ICYMI: Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (#CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (#ACIP) voted to recommend PENMENVY, a new pentavalent meningococcal vaccine, as part of the adolescent meningococcal vaccination schedule. As a