The gist? MMR vaccination safely provides long-term immunity against measles. Measles itself can be very risky.

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HPV - Immunize for Good Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that can cause cervical, genital, anal, and oral cancers, and genital warts.

The HPV vaccine has led to drops in HPV-related cancers. Time and again, it's been found to be very safe. Learn more about HPV and the vaccine: buff.ly/2c9O8XZ

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Vaccines and Pregnancy - Immunize for Good Some infections during pregnancy can be harmful to the pregnant person and their developing baby. That is why immunizations before, during, and after pregnancy are important.

It's another #MisinformationMonday! Today's claim: the Tdap vaccine given during pregnancy is unsafe and can lead to negative outcomes for mom and baby. This is false!

Shared decision-making, informed consent, and the rhetoric of false empowerment What these medical terms mean and how they’re fueling confusion about vaccines

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Rotavirus - Immunize for Good Rotavirus is a viral infection of the digestive tract. It causes diarrhea and vomiting. It occurs most often in infants and young children.

✅Rotavirus vaccines used today have been given to millions of children in the U.S. and prevent 40,000 to 50,000 hospitalizations each year. Today, very few children die from rotavirus each year.

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These federal changes DO NOT affect your family's access to vaccines. Both insurance and the Vaccines for Children program will continue to cover ALL childhood vaccines at no cost to families. Talk to your child's doctor if you have questions about which vaccines they need!

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Pertussis (Whooping Cough) - Immunize for Good Pertussis (whooping cough) is a highly contagious infection that impacts breathing. It is most severe in infants and young children.

Whooping cough vaccines (Tdap and DTaP) are the best way to prevent whooping cough. 💪

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Many experts including the AAP still recommend the birth dose to all newborns. It is the best way to protect EVERY baby from chronic infection!

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Flu is officially circulating in the U.S., so getting a flu shot as soon as you can is the best way to stay healthy.

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Update to Vaccines and Autism CDC Webpage: Immunize Colorado's Response - Immunize Colorado On Tuesday, November 19, the CDC's "Autism and Vaccines" webpage was updated with alarming new language stating that there is no evidence to support what decades of research has shown: "vaccines do…

Spreading false information to the contrary is reckless and threatens to endanger our communities. Families deserve to have access to evidence-based information so they can confidently make health decisions.

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Aluminum - Immunize for Good The amount of aluminum that your child is exposed to through vaccines is very small compared to the amount they’re exposed to in their everyday environment.

It's been used in some vaccines for over 75 years. And years of research has found no evidence that it causes chronic health problems. Without aluminum, vaccines would not work as well and kids would be less protected from disease!

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Polio - Immunize for Good Polio is a very infectious virus that can cause permanent paralysis and even death.

That's why it's important to keep vaccinating. If we let up, we could see a resurgence in a disease that once paralyzed 15,000 people in the U.S. each year.

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There is no need for children today to suffer from preventable diseases. Both natural immunity and immunity from vaccines provide protection, but getting sick or putting others in danger just isn’t worth the risk.

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Vaccine Ingredients - Immunize for Good Vaccine ingredients can be confusing to understand. Don’t fear! Let’s look at each kind of ingredient, one at a time.

Aside from safety, another benefit of combination vaccines is that they protect kids against multiple diseases in one shot, meaning fewer shots and less stress!

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In an essay in the Green Journal, Roshni Grace Ray, MD, reflected on how overwhelming misinformation can be in the exam room, and why meeting patients with empathy is essential to building trust and sharing facts. https://bit.ly/4noV3il #WiMMonth #MisinformationMonday

In July, ob-gyn Kay Roussos-Ross, MD, FACOG, joined an unbalanced panel hosted by the FDA to review use of SSRIs during pregnancy. She emphasized the importance of treating depression during pregnancy and urged decision makers to focus on the data and facts, not bias. #WIMMonth #MisinformationMonday

Happy Monday! We're back with another round of #MisinformationMonday. Today's topic? The hepatitis B birth dose.

Some people wonder why a vaccine to protect against hepatitis B is recommended for babies at birth. The truth is, hepatitis B is not just a sexually transmitted infection.

It shows that smallpox vaccines worked and played a crucial role in achieving that milestone.

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Aluminum - Immunize for Good The amount of aluminum that your child is exposed to through vaccines is very small compared to the amount they’re exposed to in their everyday environment.

So when you hear that aluminum in vaccines makes them unsafe or causes these conditions, you can spot this as misinformation and rest assured you're armed with the facts.

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It's #MisinformationMonday! Today we're tackling the (false) claim that hepatitis B vaccines are unsafe and cause autism. On the contrary, the vaccine is very safe and does not cause autism. Many studies done over many decades have confirmed this.

Happy #MisinformationMonday! Today we're tackling the claim that the RSV vaccine isn't safe during pregnancy. This is false. In fact, the RSV vaccine has been carefully studied and found safe for pregnant people and their babies. It does not increase the risk for pre-term birth.

It's another #MisinformationMonday! Today we're talking tetanus vaccines. Misinformation is circulating online claiming that tetanus vaccine ingredients are harmful, and that vitamin C should be used as a vaccine alternative. In truth, tetanus vaccine ingredients are very safe.

It's #MisinformationMonday, the day we tackle false or misleading claims about vaccines! Today's claim is that the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine causes measles. This is misleading and stems from the vaccine's insert which lists "atypical measles" as a side effect.

RFK Jr.’s Misleading Line on the Chickenpox Vaccine - FactCheck.org Speaking before Congress, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. misleadingly claimed that Europe doesn’t vaccinate children against chickenpox because a study shows that when you…

So, what does the chickenpox do? It protects against serious complications from chickenpox illness, reduces shingles risk in children, and has saved an estimated 2,000 lives and $23 billion in costs. #MisinformationMonday #ImmunizeForGood

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Some folks claim that mRNA vaccines are unsafe, alter DNA, lower fertility, and lead to immune disorders and cancer. These claims are simply untrue. Hundreds of studies have shown COVID-19 vaccines are safe and help protect against severe COVID-19 disease.

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The Casual Cruelty of Placebo-Controlled Trials Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently cast doubt on the validity of vaccine safety testing.

When someone argues that not all vaccines have been tested against "saline placebo controlled trials," this is why. #MisinformationMonday #TheMoreYouKnow

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You may have heard the (false) claim that vaccines aren't tested or safe. In fact, before approval, vaccines go through years of rigorous testing. Once approved, researchers continue to monitor them through robust safety tracking systems. #MisinformationMonday #ImmunizeForGood

A myth is circulating online that claims COVID-19 vaccines lead to miscarriage. This is false. There is no difference in miscarriage rate between vaccinated and unvaccinated pregnant people. COVID vaccines are safe and important to get during pregnancy. #MisinformationMonday

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SIDS occurs most often in babies under 6 months old. As a new parent, you may worry about a link between vaccines and SIDS. But many studies have shown no link. In fact, babies who get shots on time are actually less likely to die from SIDS. #MisinformationMonday #ImmunizeForGood

The image contains a teal blue and green border with a background graphic of an icon depicting a measles rash. Dark blue text reads, “Fact Check. Two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine provide lifelong protection against measles. *Measles was eliminated from the U.S. in 200 thanks to widespread vaccination efforts. *Until recently, we only saw cases introduced through travel from countries where measles is common. *95% of a community must be immune to measles to keep it from spreading. Measles is a very dangerous and contagious disease, and it is preventable with vaccination. #MisinformationMonday.” The Immunize Colorado logo with people joining hands in front of a mountain range appears in the lower right corner.

Two doses of the MMR vaccine are 97% effective and offer lifelong immunity from measles. 🎯 Keep your loved ones protected with MMR and all other routinely recommended vaccines.
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