MVP Articles

Rural Farming and Vaccinations

Published on February 4, 2026
Beef farmer Randy Rice of Rice Centennial Farms shares his vaccination story.
How to talk to family and friends about vaccines

Published on February 4, 2026
Ways to bring up vaccinations with family and friends that maintains relationships and sets healthy boundaries.
RSV vaccines on the market for adults over 75

Published on February 3, 2026
RSV vaccines for older adults.
Measles in Michigan

Published on February 3, 2026
Understanding measles and how to prevent infection.
FDA approves RSV vaccine during pregnancy

Published on February 3, 2026
Vaccine approval provides new way to protect infants at birth.
Avian Influenza: What You Need to Know

Published on February 3, 2026
Understanding the H5N1 virus and how to stay safe.
Keeping an eye on meningitis

Published on February 2, 2026
The growing concern around meningitis and what you can do to prevent infection.
Portage pharmacist shares his vaccine experience

Published on January 30, 2026
Pharmacist and Portage, MI, business owner Arun Tandon shares his medical expertise on vaccination and community health and reflects on his experiences as a vaccine provider during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kalamazoo area restaurant owner shares his vaccine experience

Published on January 30, 2026
Texas Corners, MI, restauranteur Jim Chiang shares his experience owning a restaurant during the COVID-19 pandemic
Article summary: A taxonomy of anti-vaccination arguments

Published on January 30, 2026
A summary of findings of a systematic review of psychological reasons for anti-vaccination attitudes.
My Nursing Story with Kevin Watkins

Published on January 27, 2026
Nurse, Instructor and Port Huron NAACP President Kevin Watkins speaks to his vaccine experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New updated COVID-19 vaccine available

Published on September 9, 2024
FDA announces updated COVID-19 vaccine August 22, 2024.
One Black woman's journey promoting vaccination in rural Michigan during the COVID-19 pandemic despite personal health risk

Published on February 13, 2024
Celebrating Black History Month: One Black woman's journey promoting vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic
Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, an unsung vaccine superhero

Published on December 12, 2023
Smallpox, one of the deadliest diseases in human history.
Vaccine education made fun through interactive gaming

Published on November 21, 2023
Three free virtual educational games to help explore the world of public health, misinformation, disease surveillance and vaccines.
Health benefits of the outdoors

Published on November 1, 2023
Studies find that time spent outdoors can improve a person’s physical and mental well-being.
COVID-19 vaccine update approved for broad use

Published on September 22, 2023
FDA approves COVID-19 vaccine update to protect against new variants
Protecting Others by Promoting COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake

Published on September 18, 2023
COVID-19 vaccines were rolled out in late 2020, but low levels of vaccination among Black Americans remain concerning to community leaders.
How to spot misinformation

Published on August 31, 2023
Empower yourself to critically evaluate scientific information in your daily life.
No cost vaccinations for children eligible for the Vaccines for Children Program

Published on August 28, 2023
The Vaccines for Children Program has helped prevent diseases and saves lives.