Statement: Changes to Childhood Immunization Guidance

Immunize South Dakota is sharing the following statement in response to recent changes to federal childhood immunization guidance: Recent changes announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention risk undermining clear and consistent guidance around...

US Shrinks Childhood Vaccine Schedule

US health officials announced Monday an overhauled version of the vaccines recommended to infants and adolescents, shrinking the number of diseases for which vaccines should be administered from 17 to 11. The decision follows a December 5, 2025 directive from...

Whooping Cough and the booster vaccine

As whooping cough cases are surging globally, some may wonder if it’s necessary to get a booster. Cases of the childhood respiratory disease also known as pertussis are surging internationally and in parts of the U.S., according to a recent report. Bordetella...

Measles cases increasing

Public health officials are warning people about the danger of remaining unvaccinated against measles as the number of cases so far this year has surpassed the caseload for 2023. “It’s concerning. The areas where we’ve seen some of the biggest...

2022 Survey Data Released

This document outlines research conducted by HenkinSchultz on behalf of Immunize South Dakota. Individuals currently residing in the state of South Dakota were surveyed in order to gather their perspectives and opinions of routine vaccinations as a safe and effective...