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Hoosiers Vaccinate @hoosiersvaccinate.bsky.social · 1h

ℹ️ Individuals aged 6 months and older can receive the COVID vaccine after consulting a provider, which includes pharmacists, doctors, nurses or other healthcare professionals. The CDC calls this shared clinical decision-making.
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Indiana Immunization Coalition @vaccinatein.bsky.social · 6d

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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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 13h

Study finds no link between mRNA COVID vaccines early in pregnancy and birth defects.

A French study found no increased risk of 75 major congenital malformations across 13 organ systems from first-trimester mRNA COVID vaccination, confirming vaccine safety in early pregnancy.

Study finds no link between mRNA COVID vaccines early in pregnancy and birth defects

www.cidrap.umn.edu

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 14h

“Vaccines are not just for disease prevention, but it’s also to prevent you from getting a severe form of the disease (if you get infected) that sends you to the hospital or worse. Flu every year and Covid every year still cause significant mortality in the country.”
www.cnn.com/2025/10/15/h...

Respiratory virus season has arrived. What to know about getting this year’s vaccines | CNN

It’s that time of year when the leaves are turning golden, there’s a chill in the air and the threat of respiratory viruses like Covid-19, influenza or RSV looms across the country.

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Hoosiers Vaccinate @hoosiersvaccinate.bsky.social · 19h

Here’s what experts know about vaccines and fertility, and what to consider as you plan to start a family.
www.everydayhealth.com/pregnancy/do...

Vaccines and Fertility: What Research Shows

Learn from experts about how vaccines like COVID-19, MMR, flu, and others do not impact fertility and see recommendations for pregnancy planning.

www.everydayhealth.com

Hoosiers Vaccinate @hoosiersvaccinate.bsky.social · 1d

The MMR vaccine is the best way to protect your child against measles. The vaccine is safe and more than 90% effective. If you have questions about measles or the MMR vaccine, please speak with your child's pediatrician. www.chop.edu/vaccine-educ... #VaccinateIndiana

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

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 · 1d

New T-Shirt Dropped: The truth is out there. It's called science🔬
Show your support for facts, research, and the power of public health. Every shirt helps fund our mission to keep our communities informed, safe, and thriving.
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Hoosiers Vaccinate @hoosiersvaccinate.bsky.social · 2d

“Communities are having to bear the price of quarantining so many children... Expect more of the same. This is going to happen more and more frequently.”
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Hundreds of U.S. students quarantined amid measles outbreaks

At least 270 unvaccinated kids are staying home from school as measles continues to spread nationwide. "Expect more," one expert said.

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

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/

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Dorit Reiss @doritreiss.bsky.social · 2d

"Judith Shaw Beatty was born in West Orange and her family lived in the New York City metro area. In the 1940s, as a polio epidemic ravaged the nation, Beatty got sick.”"
Touching interview with a polio survivor.

www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/10/poli...

Polio survivor speaks out on vaccination debate | NJ Spotlight News

In 1949, polio killed almost 2,500 children nationwide

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Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 2d

Make America Healthy Again--like last year, please...

At least 153 unvaccinated students from 2 South Carolina schools under quarantine for 21 days due to measles exposures

*at least 1,563 measles cases in US this year--highest since 1992
*44 measles outbreaks reported this year vs. 16 last yr. 🛟😷

Over 150 unvaccinated students in South Carolina quarantining after measles exposure

The outbreak has grown to at least eight measles cases, officials said.

abcnews.go.com

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ImmunizeCanada @immunizecanada.bsky.social · 3d

It’s #MythbustingMonday! Let’s tackle some misinformation. www.immunize.ca/sites/defau... #influenza #flu #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives #GetImmunized #FluSeason #TogetherAgainstMisinformation

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Indiana Immunization Coalition @vaccinatein.bsky.social · 10d

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

Beckett cannot protect himself from influenza or COVID.

His family needs your help this fall.

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Lena Sun @lenasun.bsky.social · 4d

BREAKING: Some of the layoffs at CDC are being REVERSED.
Here is my updated story.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

More than 1,000 CDC staff receive layoff notices during government shutdown

Another round of mass layoffs has struck CDC. The agency had already been cut during a reorganization this year, and more employees are now being shed amid the government shutdown.

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

In South Carolina, more than 150 unvaccinated schoolkids are under quarantine after being exposed to measles. Across the U.S., total case counts could be even higher than the official number.
www.npr.org/2025/10/12/n...

U.S. measles cases continue to climb, with outbreaks across the country

In South Carolina, more than 150 unvaccinated schoolkids are under quarantine after being exposed to measles. Across the U.S., total case counts could be even higher than the official number.

www.npr.org

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Hoosiers Vaccinate @hoosiersvaccinate.bsky.social · 3d

mRNA vaccines are a game teacher! They teach your immune system to fight viruses like COVID by giving temporary instructions, not by altering your DNA.
✅ Safe & effective
⚡ Fast to adapt to new variants
🛡️ Rare risks are lower than getting the infection itself
➡️ Science at its best.

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Hoosiers Vaccinate @hoosiersvaccinate.bsky.social · 5d

We work hard to strengthen public health policies to keep our children and community safe. With community immunity, everything is better when we stand united together 💪🏽. www.hoosiersvaccinate.org #VaccinateIndiana

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Hoosiers Vaccinate @hoosiersvaccinate.bsky.social · 6d

"When we have loud voices who have large microphones muddying the waters and causing chaos, it has horrible negative effects... One dying is too many when we have a vaccine that can prevent that from happening.”
indianaeconomicdigest.net/MobileConten...

COVID confusion: Experts weigh in on new vaccine recommendations

Since 2003, the Indiana Immunization Coalition has been on a mission to educate and advocate for vaccinations and immunizations

indianaeconomicdigest.net

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Voices for Vaccines @voices4vaccines.bsky.social · 7d

Beckett Wear could lose a lot if he gets flu again. He's one of many kids who can't fight it on their own, and need others to help out by vaccinating.

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What Flu Did To Beckett

YouTube video by Voices for Vaccines

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Nicklas Johnson @spatula75.bsky.social · 9d

I just turned 50 so it’s time for my shingles vaccine.

Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 10d

"Vaccines are currently available for some of these viruses, including influenza, shingles (varicella-zoster), and pneumonia."
www.sciencealert.com/a-study-of-5...

A Study of 500,000 Medical Records Linked Viruses With Alzheimer's Again And Again

A study of around 500,000 medical records published in 2023 suggested that severe viral infections like encephalitis and pneumonia increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and ...

www.sciencealert.com

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Sara Louise Dillard @saralouisedillard.bsky.social · 6d

“When we have loud voices who have large microphones muddying the waters and causing chaos, it has horrible negative effects... One dying is too many when we have a vaccine that can prevent that from happening.”
indianaeconomicdigest.net/MobileConten...

COVID confusion: Experts weigh in on new vaccine recommendations

Since 2003, the Indiana Immunization Coalition has been on a mission to educate and advocate for vaccinations and immunizations

indianaeconomicdigest.net

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Hoosiers Vaccinate @hoosiersvaccinate.bsky.social · 7d

When we say someone is ‘vulnerable’ to disease, we don’t mean everyone else is invulnerable. It can still affect you. Lowering your risk by vaccinating is a good thing, even if you don’t feel at-risk. #VaccinateIndiana

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

Vaccines don’t cause autism. Decades of research confirm the safety of the immunization schedule. Autism is linked to brain development before birth, especially in the prefrontal cortex, pointing to genetic and prenatal factors, not vaccines. Science is clear. www.chop.edu/vaccine-educ...

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