2026-2027 Respiratory Illness Season Update
The Massachusetts Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (MCAAP) and the Massachusetts Adult Immunization Coalition (MAIC) present the 2026 Vaccine Education Webinar Series.
Presenter: Angela Fowler, MD, MPH, Associate Medical Director for Vaccine Preventable Diseases, Bureau of Infectious Diseases and Laboratory Sciences, Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Learner Objectives: At the conclusion of the webinar, participants should be able to:
- Summarize the latest data on the burden of respiratory diseases including COVID-19, flu, pneumococcal, and RSV.
- Review the most recent COVID-19, influenza, pneumococcal and RSV immunization recommendations.
- Describe factors relevant for timing of respiratory illness season immunizations.
- Locate relevant respiratory illness season clinical and communications resources.
- Discuss strategies to increase vaccine uptake during the respiratory illness season.
Information about the webinar series, including continuing medical accreditation information, can be found here: https://mcaap.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-Vaccine-Education-Webinar-Series-Information.pdf
Questions? Please contact Rich Baker (rich_baker@jsi.com) or Cynthia McReynolds (cmcreynolds@mcaap.org)