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ShotAtLife A grassroots campaign advocating for access to lifesaving immunization programs around the world.

Shot@Life is a grassroots advocacy campaign of the United Nations Foundation that champions global childhood immunization. We rally members of the public, members of Congress, businesses, and civil society partners — through public education, grassroots advocacy, and fundraising — to support and invest in the global childhood immunization programs of UNICEF, World Health Organization, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.

We were so grateful to join GFWC South Carolina in thanking Representative Joe Wilson for his tireless work in advocatin...
08/21/2026

We were so grateful to join GFWC South Carolina in thanking Representative Joe Wilson for his tireless work in advocating for global health and the eradication of polio.

South Carolina's impact on global health reaches far beyond our borders. Thank you to SC Bio, S.C. Department of Commerce, and The Ritedose Corporation for joining us in conversation and driving the important work that Americans are doing to expand access to vaccines globally.

Read the full press release: https://shotatlife.org/2026/08/21/joe-wilson-sc/

How do you reach children in communities that previous vaccination campaigns have struggled to reach? With rigorous plan...
08/21/2026

How do you reach children in communities that previous vaccination campaigns have struggled to reach?

With rigorous planning and strong collaboration. In Somalia, 178 vaccination teams reached 122,067 children under five in districts home to displaced families, reaching 94% of the campaign’s initial target.

The government led campaign shows what’s possible when strong planning and sustained investment in global health meet collaboration with health workers, communities, and partners such as World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and CDC

What if we could remove one of the main barriers to getting life-saving vaccines to remote communities?A new fridge-free...
08/17/2026

What if we could remove one of the main barriers to getting life-saving vaccines to remote communities?

A new fridge-free tetanus-diptheria vaccine has shown promising results in its first human trial, potentially offering a way to more easily deliver vaccines over longer distances. This means fewer doses wasted and more lives protected. While its an exciting step, there is still more support needed to make sure innovations like this can continue to change the landscape of global immunization.

Why is the United States restoring funding to Gavi such a big deal?This month, we're walking you through three big reaso...
08/14/2026

Why is the United States restoring funding to Gavi such a big deal?

This month, we're walking you through three big reasons. One of those is that Gavi supports the development of new life-saving vaccines and helps introduce them into high-risk countries. U.S. companies play a huge role in researching, manufacturing, and delivering these vaccines to help eradicate deadly diseases.

For more on how the $600 million in U.S. funding for Gavi will save lives and benefit Americans, check out our latest blog post on shotatlife.org

Yesterday in Salt Lake City, Shot@Life and United to Beat Malaria brought together more than 30 of Utah's leading global...
08/12/2026

Yesterday in Salt Lake City, Shot@Life and United to Beat Malaria brought together more than 30 of Utah's leading global health stakeholders – including business and faith leaders, academics, and local government leaders – for a discussion moderated by former Utah Congressman Chris Stewart on Utah’s leadership in global health innovation and programming.

We were proud to recognize Senator John Curtis, whose State Director Jenney Rees joined us, for his leadership as a champion of global health in Congress, while also celebrating the many Utahns advancing solutions that strengthen health security and improve lives around the world.

Special thanks to John Harris from bioMérieux USA, Lorena Riffo Jenson from SLC Economic Development, Nicholas Tozier from World Vision USA, Beth Luthy from BYU College of Nursing, and all who attended for a great discussion.

$600 million in U.S. funding for Gavi has been restored. This means more life-saving vaccines worldwide and stronger out...
08/10/2026

$600 million in U.S. funding for Gavi has been restored. This means more life-saving vaccines worldwide and stronger outbreak preparedness.

To learn more about how Gavi's next five years will keep kids in the US and abroad healthy and thriving, visit shotatlife.org.

Virginia has confirmed its first locally acquired case of dengue.The risk to public health is still low, but this case i...
08/06/2026

Virginia has confirmed its first locally acquired case of dengue.

The risk to public health is still low, but this case indicates a larger trend of vector-borne diseases moving farther north as the climate changes and mosquitos expand into new areas. Dengue has already been detected locally in Florida, California, and Texas in recent years.

Luckily, a vaccine for dengue exists, though it is not widely used in the U.S. As diseases like dengue spread, investing in mosquito control, vaccines, disease monitoring, and other forms of prevention will be crucial for reducing the risk both abroad and at home.

Years of investment in immunization are helping prevent congenital rubella syndrome, the severe birth defects caused by ...
08/05/2026

Years of investment in immunization are helping prevent congenital rubella syndrome, the severe birth defects caused by rubella infection during pregnancy.

Global elimination is within reach, but continued investment in immunization programs, vaccine access, and disease surveillance will be critical to protecting future generations.

Learn more about the progress toward a rubella-free future visit bit.ly/4fOA1aD
Photos by UNICEF

Shot@Life welcomes the news that the Department of State has committed to contributing the full $600 million in congress...
07/29/2026

Shot@Life welcomes the news that the Department of State has committed to contributing the full $600 million in congressionally appropriated funds to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and applauds Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Gavi CEO Sania Nishtar, and congressional leaders from both parties for working together to preserve this essential partnership.

Read the full statement: https://shotatlife.org/2026/07/29/shotatlife-statement-gavi/

Bundibugyo, the Ebola strain that is spreading in the DRC and has already killed over 1,400 people, has no licensed vacc...
07/29/2026

Bundibugyo, the Ebola strain that is spreading in the DRC and has already killed over 1,400 people, has no licensed vaccine.

But now, an experimental vaccine targeting Bundibugyo is in phase 1 of human trials in the UK. While not an immediate solution, this marks an important step toward preventing cases in the future.

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