Trusted Facts and Expert Analysis

Amidst increasing misinformation and mistrust of vaccines, and new threats to the availability and reliability of governmental information, the Expert Vaccine Analysis Team (EVAT) provides facts and rapid analysis on emerging vaccine and outbreak issues to journalists, science writers, and public health communicators.

Breaking News

Measles in the US and the Loss of Our Nation’s Measles Elimination Status

“Measles is now a tragic public health emergency in the U.S. and needs to be treated as such. While state health departments have battled the outbreaks vigorously, the federal government’s leadership has been largely silent and invisible, and, at times sown misinformation and doubt, particularly about the MMR vaccine.”
— Jesse Goodman, MD, MPH

Our Work

Expert Briefings

Timely, evidence-based expert briefings that synthesize the latest scientific and policy developments on vaccines and immunization.

Media Outreach

Proactive media outreach from trusted experts, providing rapid analysis, and clear, science-based perspectives to journalists covering vaccines and immunization policy.

Trusted Resources

Resource development on topics related to vaccines, immunization, and outbreaks.

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Collaborative Action

Coordination and collaboration to align evidence-based messaging, share expertise, and amplify credible, science-driven perspectives on vaccines.

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Recent Coverage

Washington Post

September 9, 2026

Fox News

August 25, 2026

Think Global Health

August 14, 2026

The Experts