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Hoosiers Vaccinate @hoosiersvaccinate.bsky.social · 14d

If you could protect your daughter from #cervicalcancer, would you? HPV vaccination is cancer prevention! The HPV vaccine is safe and, when given at the recommended ages, reduces the risk of developing cervical cancer by 88%. You have the power to protect your daughter's future!

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ImmunizeCanada @immunizecanada.bsky.social · 19d

It’s #ThrowbackThursday! | www.immunize.ca/sites/defau... #HPV #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives #GetImmunized #CANADAvsHPV

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In the classroom, optimism and concern raised over CDC vaccine discourse

HPV Cancer Free GA @hpvcancerfreega.bsky.social · 28d

At @hpvcancerfreega.bsky.social, we proudly support vaccination as a powerful tool to prevent disease, and we strongly recommend the HPV vaccine for all adolescents to protect against HPV & HPV-related cancers. 💉💪
#2shots2stopcancer #hpv #hpvvaccine #hpvcancerfreega

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Just last week, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices made changes to their recommendations for well-known vaccines for kids and adults. But not far away, people who study public health wer...

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HPV Cancer Free GA @hpvcancerfreega.bsky.social · 28d

@rabednarczyk.bsky.social of HPV Cancer Free GA teaches a course on vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases at Emory University Rollins School of Public Health. With recent updates to vaccine recommendations from the CDC's ACIP, Georgia Public Broadcasting highlighted this important conversation.

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ScienceUpFirst @scienceupfirst.bsky.social · Aug 7

It’s true! HPV affects anyone of any gender, age, and sexual orientation.

Learn more about HPV: tinyurl.com/HPVWhatYouNeedToKnow

This post was made in collaboration between @immunizecanada.bsky.social and @scienceupfirst.bsky.social

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ImmunizeCanada @immunizecanada.bsky.social · Aug 6

There is no evidence that the #HPV vaccine leads adolescents to become more promiscuous. Watch the short video from ScienceUpFirst & Immunize Canada | www.youtube.com/shorts/OAIG... #ProtectYourFuture #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives #GetImmunized #NIAM2025

Human papillomavirus (HPV) can affect anyone

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ImmunizeCanada @immunizecanada.bsky.social · Aug 7

Human papillomavirus affects anyone of any gender, age, & orientation – not just women & girls www.youtube.com/shorts/JtgKq... | Immunize Canada & Science Up First #NIAM2025 #VaccinesWork #GetImmunized #DontLetHistoryRepeatItself #VaccinesSaveLives #ScienceUpFirst #LaSciencedAbord #HPV

YouTube video by ImmunizeCanada

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HPV Cancer Free GA @hpvcancerfreega.bsky.social · Jul 9

📢Join us for HPV Awareness Day!

🗓️July 16, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
🔗Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Hear from medical professionals and survivors of HPV-associated cancers. #HPV is common, HPV cancers do not have to be. Immunize Today! 💉
#HPVvaccine #HPVCancerFreeGA #2shots2stopcancer

HPV Cancer Free GA @hpvcancerfreega.bsky.social · Jul 9

📢Join us for HPV Awareness Day!

🗓️July 16, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
🔗Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Hear from medical professionals and survivors of HPV-associated cancers. #HPV is common, HPV cancers do not have to be. Immunize Today! 💉
#HPVvaccine #HPVCancerFreeGA #2shots2stopcancer

HPV poses ongoing threat for older women, study finds

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Gavi @gavi.org · Jul 7

Women are living longer than ever, but many health systems haven’t caught up. A recent study revealed that the assumption that cervical cancer risk slows down after 65 is no longer true. Longevity demands we update our prevention strategies accordingly. bit.ly/40AnDUW

Routine screening often stops at 65 if previous smear tests have been clear, but new data suggests women remain at risk – indicating a need to rethink guidelines.

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You Can Prevent This Cancer

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Voices for Vaccines @voices4vaccines.bsky.social · Jun 13

Jason was doing great in life when suddenly he got diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

Today, there's a vaccine kids can get that prevents his same cancer. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S0F...

YouTube video by Voices for Vaccines

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ImmunizeCanada @immunizecanada.bsky.social · Jun 15

HPV? Me? | Talk to your healthcare provider about getting your child or adolescent immunized against HPV | immunize.ca/sites/default/f... #HPV #VaccinesWork #GetImmunized

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ImmunizeCanada @immunizecanada.bsky.social · Jun 6

Tristan lost his father to HPV-induced squamous cell carcinoma at just 50 years old. Now, he’s committed to raising awareness. “HPV is the most common STI, but people don’t understand how serious it can be.” www.patientvoice.io/a-resurgence... #HPV #VaccinesWork #GetImmunized

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ImmunizeCanada @immunizecanada.bsky.social · Jun 6

Human papillomavirus (HPV): What you need to know | an informative factsheet from Immunize Canada | immunize.ca/sites/defaul... #HPV #VaccinesWork #GetImmunized

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ImmunizeCanada @immunizecanada.bsky.social · Jun 6

Why boys and men need to get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine too | Read our informative infographic | immunize.ca/sites/defaul... #HPV #VaccinesWork #GetImmunized

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TogetHER for Health @togetherforhealth.bsky.social · May 16

This Women's Health Week, let’s raise our voices for cervical cancer prevention!

According to the WHO #HPVvaccines can prevent up to 90% of cases. Let's work together to make screenings and vaccines more accessible for all women. 💪

#WomensHealthWeek #CervicalCancer #HPVvaccine

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ImmunizeCanada @immunizecanada.bsky.social · May 20

It’s #MythbustingMonday! Let’s tackle some misinformation. immunize.ca/sites/defaul... #HPV #VaccinesWork #GetImmunized #TogetherAgainstMisinformation

A Vaccine Can Prevent My Cancer

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Voices for Vaccines @voices4vaccines.bsky.social · May 6

Dean survived cancer caused by HPV.

"It is definitely to be avoided... And now I'm a strong advocate for everybody to get this [HPV] vaccine." www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCqL...

YouTube video by Voices for Vaccines

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ImmunizeCanada @immunizecanada.bsky.social · Apr 29

Who is affected by #HPV? | Find out more | immunize.ca/sites/defaul... #VaccinesWork #DontLetHistoryRepeatItself #GetImmunized #NIAW2025

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ImmunizeCanada @immunizecanada.bsky.social · Apr 21

It’s #MythbustingMonday! Let’s tackle some misinformation. immunize.ca/sites/defaul... #VaccinesWork #DontLetHistoryRepeatItself #HPV #GetImmunized #NIAW2025 #TogetherAgainstMisinformation

I Struggled with HPV-Related Cancer. Our Kids Don’t Have To.

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Voices for Vaccines @voices4vaccines.bsky.social · Apr 21

"HPV cancers are treatable but, as my oncologist told me, they have one of the nastiest courses of treatment in the oncology field."

Prevention over treatment. www.voicesforvaccines.org/i-struggled-...

HPV cancers don’t have to overshadow the next generation if we vaccinate our young people now.

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HPV Cancer Free GA @hpvcancerfreega.bsky.social · Apr 11

HPV Cancer Free GA @hpvcancerfreega.bsky.social · Apr 11

Adolescent Immunization Action Week is wrapping up, but keeping up with vaccines is always in season!🌼💉#AIAW2025 #HPVVaccine #2Shots2StopCancer #HPVCancerFreeGA