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Indiana Immunization Coalition @vaccinatein.bsky.social · 13h

The flu may share some symptoms with a cold, like sore throat, runny nose, and cough, but it's much more severe. The flu causes thousands of deaths and hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations in the U.S. each year. Don't risk your health; protect it with a flu shot!

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Indiana Immunization Coalition @vaccinatein.bsky.social · 1d

The wellness industry is bigger than pharma. But unlike pharma, it isn’t required to prove safety or effectiveness. Lots of big claims out there… not always backed by science. www.chop.edu/vaccine-educ...

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Vaccinate Your Family @vaxyourfam.bsky.social · 9d

🤰 COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy protects two people: you & your baby.

✅ Safe (no ↑ miscarriage, preterm birth, or anomalies)
🍼 61% lower risk of baby’s hospitalization

💛 One vaccine. Two protections.
#RootedInProtection

🔗 nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2204399

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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 2d

New poll: Public confidence in CDC for vaccine advice tumbles

Only 18% of the more than 1,300 adults polled said they have "a great deal" of trust in the CDC.

www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...

Photo: CDC

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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 3d

More measles cases confirmed in South Carolina, Michigan as US total climbs to 1,563

Michigan has reported 28 cases this year.

www.cidrap.umn.edu/m...

Photo: CDC

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Indiana Immunization Coalition @vaccinatein.bsky.social · 2d

For every 1,000 children who get measles, one or two will die. Children under five and adults over 20 are at higher risk for measles complications, including pneumonia, hospitalization, and death. If you have questions about the MMR vaccine, speak to your healthcare provider.

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Hoosiers Vaccinate @hoosiersvaccinate.bsky.social · 8d

❗️Measles is so contagious that 95% of the population needs to be vaccinated to avoid an outbreak. During the 2024-25 school year, only 92.5% of kindergartners were vaccinated‼️ www.chop.edu/vaccine-educ...

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Vaccinate Your Family @vaxyourfam.bsky.social · 10d

COVID-19 isn’t gone — and it still impacts the most vulnerable. 🌿

🆕 Fall 2025: a new JN.1-based vaccine (LP.8.1) arrives to better match circulating viruses. One visit can cover COVID, flu, & RSV protection.
#RootedInProtection
https://bit.ly/4mIggmO

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David Higgins @drhigginsmd.bsky.social · 3d

Even small drops in vaccination rates can open the door to outbreaks.

In my Q&A with The Conversation, I explain why school vaccine requirements matter, how we monitor vaccine safety, and what’s behind recent dips in coverage.

theconversation.com/even-small-d...

#VaccinesWork #PublicHealth

Even small drops in vaccination rates for US children can lead to disease outbreaks

Most states require childhood vaccinations for measles, mumps, tetanus, rubella, chickenpox and whooping cough.

theconversation.com

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 3d

Last year's updated COVID-19 vaccines helped prevent severe outcomes including hospitalizations and deaths, according to data from a large study of U.S. military veterans.
www.reuters.com/business/hea...

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Indiana Immunization Coalition @vaccinatein.bsky.social · 3d

Who should get a flu shot? Everyone 6 months and older should get one each flu season to reduce the risk of severe flu-related illness and hospitalizations. If you have questions about vaccines, please speak with a healthcare provider. #FightFlu #VaccinateIndiana

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Hoosiers Vaccinate @hoosiersvaccinate.bsky.social · 11d

VACCINE IMMUNITY 󠀾> NATURAL IMMUNITY
Natural immunity can only be gained by risking severe illness, long-term complications, and death. Vaccines protect you without risking your health. They save millions of lives and are your best defense against vaccine-preventable diseases.

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Vaccinate Your Family @vaxyourfam.bsky.social · 11d

Pregnant? An RSV vaccine at 32–36 wks (during RSV season) passes protective antibodies to your newborn from day one. 🛡️🍼 #RootedInProtection
https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/respiratory-season/

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 11d

COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy conferred benefits for mother and baby without increased risk, according to an umbrella review of meta-analyses comprising more than 1.2 million women.
www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcover...

Mom's COVID Shot Aided Baby, Too, Large Review Confirmed

Vaccination during pregnancy was safe for both mom and baby

www.medpagetoday.com

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Indiana Immunization Coalition @vaccinatein.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks to our team, partners, and generous supporters, we’re continuing our mission to educate and vaccinate our community. Together, we’re creating lasting impact. Want to help us keep this work going? Every contribution, big or small, makes a real difference. 👉 vaccinateindiana.org/donate-a-shot/

Indiana Immunization Coalition @vaccinatein.bsky.social · 4d

⚠️ "Today, about 63% of counties meet that minimum threshold, compared to 84% before the pandemic."
www.usatoday.com/story/news/i...

New vaccination maps reveal outbreak risks. Is your county protected?

New data shows widespread erosion in vaccination coverage in over 75% of U.S. counties, leaving many without immunity from outbreaks.

www.usatoday.com

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ImmunizeCanada @immunizecanada.bsky.social · 4d

HPV? Me? | Talk to your healthcare provider about getting immunized against HPV. | www.immunize.ca/sites/defau... #HPV #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives #GetImmunized #CANADAvsHPV

www.immunize.ca

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Hoosiers Vaccinate @hoosiersvaccinate.bsky.social · 12d

Autism is rooted in genetics and prenatal brain development, not vaccines. Questions and concerns are normal. If you have them, chat with a healthcare provider. #VaccinateIndiana

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Hoosiers Vaccinate @hoosiersvaccinate.bsky.social · 13d

Become a Hoosiers Vaccinate supporter and join the #HoosierHerd! We're working to keep our community healthy by advocating for pro-science and pro-common sense policies. Learn how you can join the fight: hoosiersvaccinate.org

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Vaccinate Your Family @vaxyourfam.bsky.social · 12d

Real world data is in: babies given nirsevimab were 80% less likely to be hospitalized with RSV. ❤️

Protection matters most in those first fragile months. 🌿

#RootedInProtection
🔗 doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.0380

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Dorit Reiss @doritreiss.bsky.social · 5d

Good information in this article and video about our no-fault system for compensating the (extremely rare) cases of vaccine harms:
www.cbsnews.com/news/vaccine... via @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy

Vaccine court: Where Americans who suffer rare injury after vaccination can take their claims

While vaccinations have saved millions of lives, in extremely rare cases they can cause injury. Americans who believe they have suffered an injury can go to vaccine court.

www.cbsnews.com

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Indiana Immunization Coalition @vaccinatein.bsky.social · 5d

mRNA vaccines are safe, and they work. They don’t change DNA—just teach your immune system to fight. Side effects are usually mild; serious ones are rare. Millions protected, countless lives saved. #VaccinateIndiana

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Indiana Immunization Coalition @vaccinatein.bsky.social · 6d

135 million+ doses of HPV vaccines have been given, and thanks to HPV vaccination, infections with HPV types that cause most HPV cancers and genital warts have dropped 88% among teen girls and 81% among young adult women in the US. The vaccines are well-studied, safe, and they work 💪🏽

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Indiana Immunization Coalition @vaccinatein.bsky.social · 7d

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Indiana Immunization Coalition @vaccinatein.bsky.social · 8d

➡️ Flu season typically begins in October and peaks between December and February, making early vaccination crucial to prevent illness.
www.wishtv.com/news/health-...

Prepare for flu season: Health officials urge vaccinations

Health officials are urging the public to get vaccinated for the upcoming flu season, which typically begins in October and peaks between December and February. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control…

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