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Indiana Immunization Coalition @vaccinatein.bsky.social · 9h

Getting a flu shot reduces your risk of severe flu-related illness by 40%-60%. Protect your health and your family — get a flu shot each year before the end of October 💪🏽

Indiana Immunization Coalition @vaccinatein.bsky.social · 15h

"However, 69% of parents polled said they trust the American Academy of Pediatrics, and 64% of all adults polled said they trust the American Medical Association." www.cidrap.umn.edu/childhood-va...

New poll: Public confidence in CDC for vaccine advice tumbles

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Indiana Immunization Coalition @vaccinatein.bsky.social · 19h

Welcome to the National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships 2025 — Immunizations: The Crossroads for Health and Wellness for All! We hope you enjoy learning, networking, and your stay in Indianapolis #NCICP25

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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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Vaccinate Your Family @vaxyourfam.bsky.social · 7d

You ain’t gotta knock on wood—respiratory vaccines for flu, COVID-19, & RSV protect the family so you can breathe easy this fall & winter.

Learn more about which vaccines you & your loved ones need to stay healthy this season: https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/respiratory-season #RootedInProtection

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

There have been an average of 27 new measles cases reported each week since the end of August. The annual total – now up to 1,563 cases since January – is the highest by a significant margin since measles was declared eliminated in the US a quarter-century ago.
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Measles outbreaks across the US continue to add to record case count | CNN

A deadly measles outbreak in Texas ended in August, but outbreaks in other parts of the United States continue to add hundreds of new measles cases to this year’s record national total.

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

Babies face more immune challenges at birth than from vaccines. Vaccine ingredients are tiny, less than natural exposure, and don’t accumulate harmfully. Vaccines are well-studied, safe, and vital for protecting kids’ health and futures.

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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 · 5d

"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.”
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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

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

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

Prevention works → vaccines & antibodies protect.
💛Stay #RootedInProtection
https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/respiratory-season/

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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 2d

Two more measles cases confirmed in Minnesota

Last year Minnesota reported 70 measles cases, but zero in 2023.

Two more measles cases confirmed in Minnesota

Last year Minnesota reported 70 measles cases, but zero in 2023.

www.cidrap.umn.edu

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

Help us keep our community healthy! We provide life-saving vaccines at no cost to those who need them most, but we can’t do it alone. We welcome supplies like band-aids and cotton balls — every bit helps! Visit our Amazon wishlist to see what we need most. www.amazon.com/registries/g...

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

⚠️ Indiana currently ranks 31st in the country for flu vaccination rates, which increases vulnerability across the state.
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Vaccine season: Myths, benefits and where to get free shots - Indianapolis Recorder

As flu season begins, public health officials are urging Hoosiers to get their annual influenza vaccine, warning of declining vaccination rates

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Hoosiers Vaccinate @hoosiersvaccinate.bsky.social · 8d

“Although you may not want to think about your child being sexually active, the reality is they will be eventually... the purpose of vaccinating your child is that when your child does decide to become sexually active, they already will be protected.”
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All Your Questions About the HPV Vaccine, Answered

Parents: Here's everything you should know about the vaccine which can prevent some cancers in your kids.

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Hoosiers Vaccinate @hoosiersvaccinate.bsky.social · 8d

You know what are regulated? Vaccines.

Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 9d

The booming IV hydration spa industry operates with virtually no oversight or data backing up its claims, according to the first comprehensive national analysis of hydration clinics.
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Hydration spas are largely unregulated, study finds

The first comprehensive research on the growing IV hydration industry finds little oversight of invasive procedures like vitamin drips.

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Vaccinate Your Family @vaxyourfam.bsky.social · 13d

Even young, healthy individuals can get seriously sick from flu. While a flu shot may not completely prevent infection, it does a great job keeping you out of the hospital so you can let the good times roll.

🔗 Learn more: https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/respiratory-season/

#RootedInProtection

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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.
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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.

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

Online misinformation is linked to vaccine hesitancy and refusal. FACT: Vaccines are safe, and they save lives. If you see misinformation 1️⃣ comment to let others know that it's false, 2️⃣ block it from your feed, 3️⃣ report it to the platform.

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

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 · 5d

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 · 13d

🤰 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 · 6d

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 · 7d

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 · 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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Hoosiers Vaccinate @hoosiersvaccinate.bsky.social · 12d

❗️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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