Millions are affected by respiratory illnesses each year, and Latino communities face higher rates of hospitalization and lower vaccination rates. NHMA is working to change that by promoting vaccine education and equitable access through partnerships, community events and bilingual materials.

How NHMA Is Making a Difference

We know that improving health outcomes requires more than just information. That’s why our approach is rooted in trust, cultural understanding and community-driven solutions. Explore the tabs below to see how NHMA puts these principles into action and makes a real impact in Latino communities.

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At NHMA, we recognize that reducing the burden of respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19, and RSV in Latino/Hispanic communities requires more than education. It requires policy change. That's why we're driving efforts to expand equitable access to respiratory vaccines through strategic advocacy and systemic reform.

Policy in Action

Check out our policy briefs highlighting barriers to vaccination and proposing real solutions for respiratory illness prevention in underserved communities:

Advancing Vaccine Equity: Federal Policy Solutions

Explore key federal strategies to improve vaccine access in underserved communities, including NHMA recommendations for policymakers and providers.

  

Addressing Vaccine Barriers in Latino Communities

Learn about structural and cultural barriers affecting Latino communities and NHMA's actionable recommendations for equitable vaccine access.

NEW RESOURCE

Advocacy Toolkit: Empowering Latino Physicians to Advocate for Equitable Vaccine Access

The NHMA Bilingual Advocacy Toolkit equips members with everything needed to drive change in respiratory illness prevention through equitable vaccination policy. This toolkit includes:

  • Why physician advocacy matters and how it impacts health equity
  • A timeline of key federal actions since January 2025 that have restricted vaccine access
  • How these federal actions specifically affect Latino communities
  • Concrete advocacy steps you can take as an NHMA member
  • Ready-to-use bilingual scripts for clinical conversations
  • Sample letters to policymakers, social media templates, messaging guides, and talking points

Empower yourself to make an impact—advocate for your patients, your community, and equitable health policy.

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Legislative Engagement

We're actively tracking and promoting pro-vaccination policies at both the federal and state levels. With support from our Policy and Advocacy Committee, we:

  • Organize meetings with legislators to push for policies that increase access and coverage
  • Share policy updates through regular news digests
  • Mobilize members to take action on timely vaccination issues

By combining grassroots advocacy with strategic partnerships, we aim to create lasting change that protects the health of Latino families across the country.

 

Featured Partnerships

NHMA teamed up with Families Fighting Flu (FFF) to provide a Spanish translation of Kaden Blaze, Flu Fighter, a new comic book that tells the true story of Kaden Stephenson, a 10-year-old Michigan boy who lost both of his legs due to complications from the flu.

This comic book highlights the importance of timely vaccination against the flu and other preventable illnesses, including RSV and COVID-19.

Check out a preview in English and Spanish, as well as a FREE downloadable flu fact sheet in English and Spanish.

For additional information about this campaign, please contact the IDEA Team at [email protected]