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Louisiana Families for Vaccines
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A grassroots network of Louisianans dedicated to advocating for public health and fact-based public policy and promoting immunizations for healthier kids and communities.

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Do COVID-19 vaccines work? ✅ Yes.
📊 In 2024–25, adults 65+ who got the updated shot were ~50% less likely to be hospitalized.
🏠 Vaccinated people were 45% less likely to pass COVID-19 at home.
🛡️ Bottom line: vaccines prevent the worst outcomes.
#RootedInProtection
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November 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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COVID-19 vaccines are the most closely monitored in U.S. history. 🌎 13B+ doses given, rare side effects identified, 30+ studies still underway.
✨ No vaccine has ever been tracked like this one — that’s why we can trust it.
#RootedInProtection 💛
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November 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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🤰 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 article: bit.ly/47wlH3K
November 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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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.

✅ Stronger protection, one appointment.
#RootedInProtection
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November 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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🎃 Say Boo to the Flu! 👻
LFV + VCOM–Louisiana ACOEP are hosting a FREE drive-up adult flu shot clinic on Fri, Oct 31 • 5–9 PM at Frenchman’s Bend Country Club (Monroe) — no appointment or insurance needed. Flu shots (incl. high-dose 65+) given onboard the VCOM mobile medical unit. #FightFlu #Vaccines
October 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Pregnant? An RSV vaccine at 32–36 wks (during RSV season) passes protective antibodies to your newborn from day one. 🛡️🍼 #RootedInProtection
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October 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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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
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October 9, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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RSV isn’t just a “bad cold”
👶 Nearly every child gets it by age 2
👵 #1 cause of hospitalization in babies <1
🛡️ 120K hospitalizations & 10K deaths in adults 50+ each year
Vaccines work & antibodies protect
💛 Stay #RootedInProtection
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#vaxyourfam #winterwellness
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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✨ Flu shots protect the moments that matter most. A meta-analysis of 28 studies found flu shots cut child hospitalizations by 57%. 💛

AAP&CDC advise yearly for kids 6mo+, pregnant women & adults.

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#RootedInProtection
October 9, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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The seasons are changing. 🍂✨

One yearly flu shot:
🌱 Protects kids
🌱 Shields adults 50+
🌱 Safeguards newborns

Stay #RootedInProtection

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#WinterWellness #VaxYourFam
October 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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No child should die from preventable diseases. Yet more than 14 million infants did not receive a single vaccine last year, leaving them at risk of preventable, severe illnesses and death.

👉https://www.gavi.org/vaccineswork/why-vaccines-matter-children
September 23, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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AAFP urges everyone to stay up to date on fall vaccines—COVID-19, flu, and RSV—to protect families and communities. Vaccines save lives, and together we can keep it that way. #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth #VaccinesSaveLives #USAnotRFK
September 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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🗣Take Action now: lafamiliesforvaccines.org/cassidy-oppose-rfk

RFK Jr. is jeopardizing public health—firing CDC leaders and gutting vaccine science. Demand Senator Cassidy move to fire RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary and support science-backed policy! #ScienceMatters #VaccinesWork #USAnotRFK
August 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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🗣Take Action now: lafamiliesforvaccines.org/cassidy-oppose-rfk

RFK Jr. is jeopardizing public health—firing CDC leaders and gutting vaccine science. Demand Senator Cassidy move to fire RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary and support science-backed policy! #ScienceMatters #VaccinesWork #USAnotRFK
August 30, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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🗣Take Action now: secure.everyaction.com/0SHFqHvBiUOc...

RFK Jr. is jeopardizing public health—firing CDC leaders and gutting vaccine science. Demand Senator Cassidy move to fire RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary and support science-backed policy! #ScienceMatters #VaccinesWork #USAnotRFK
August 30, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Through organizations like The Task Force Global Health, America has been at the forefront of getting vaccines to kids worldwide. That work has saved millions of lives, and is something to be proud of.

#NIAM2025
August 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Friday, our community came together at @FirstMethodistMonroe for a film and discussion of Dr. Hilleman. 💉✨

Thanks to our vaccine champions and inspiring panelists bringing vaccine education to our community!

Join us: lafamiliesforvaccines.org/volunteer
#VaccinesSaveLives #WhyIVax
July 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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On Tuesday in Lake Charles, healthcare and community leaders gathered to screen Hilleman and talk vaccines, compassion, and community trust. Big thanks to our partners and panelists for showing up with heart. 💉❤️

Want to help? 👉 lafamiliesforvaccines.org/volunteer
#VaccinesSaveLives #WhyIVax
July 28, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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✨Meet Our Panelists from Lake Charles✨

We are thrilled to bring you a watch party and panelist discussion of Hilleman: A Perilous Quest to Save the World's Children.

Tuesday, July 22nd @5 PM

👉Register Today: bit.ly/LC-Hilleman-Film
July 19, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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✨NELA and SWLA Watch Party & Panelist Discussion✨

Join us to learn about Dr. Hilleman "The Father of Modern Vaccines"

Lake Charles:
Tuesday, July 22nd, 5-7 PM

Monroe:
Friday, July 25th, 12-2 PM

👉Register for Lake Charles: bit.ly/LC-Hilleman-Film
👉Register for Monroe: bit.ly/Monroe-Hilleman-Film
July 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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And a huge shout out to all of the community partners who support our mission of advocating for public health and fact-based public policy and promoting immunizations for healthier kids and communities.
May 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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We are so grateful to all of the advocates from around the state who traveled to join us at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge to talk with our lawmakers about the importance of vaccines.

A big thank you to our legislators for welcoming our advocates and taking time to hear from us.
May 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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This #MemorialDay, we remember those who gave everything for our freedom. We are grateful for their sacrifice. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and peaceful day.
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#WeThePeopleVax
May 26, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Thanks to safe & effective vaccines, measles was eliminated in the US years ago. But due to low immunization rates, it’s back. #GetVaccinated to help #PreventMeasles. Learn more: www.nfid.org/measles. @nfidvaccines.bsky.social
March 22, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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This Spring Break, bring home ugly t-shirts and memories — not measles! Make sure you are up-to-date on recommended vaccinations. #UnitedWeStayHealthy #WeThePeopleVax 🇺🇸
March 20, 2025 at 9:02 PM