Indiana Immunization Coalition

The MMRV vaccine protects against measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox, all of which can lead to serious complications like pneumonia, encephalitis, and even death. The vaccine is well-studied, thoroughly tested, and continuously monitored for safety. publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/what-to...

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...

No tricks, just protection! Treat yourself to a flu and COVID shot this Halloween 💪🏽 🩹

Hoosiers Vaccinate is committed to protecting all of Indiana from vaccine-preventable diseases. The only way to achieve herd immunity is by working together as a community. Help us #VaccinateIndiana 💪🏽
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💉 “Big Pharma” gets a lot of hate, but did you know the wellness industry is more than 3x larger and barely regulated. 💊

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'Why don't you just get your kid vaccinated?' Public frustration grows amid measles outbreaks “For many in our community, they’re frustrated, like, ‘Why don’t you just get your kid vaccinated?’” said Dr. Mysheika Roberts, health commissioner for Columbus, Ohio.

“When you make a decision not to vaccinate your child, you’re not just impacting your child and your household. You can be impacting that entire community... It’s a ripple effect that I don’t think the average individual who makes this decision understands.”
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Vaccines aren't just for kids! Staying up-to-date on recommended vaccinations protects our health at every stage of life. Check with your healthcare provider to make sure you're up-to-date 💪🏽 #VaccinateIndiana

HPV 👏🏽 VACCINATION 👏🏽 IS 👏🏽 CANCER 👏🏽 PREVENTION 👏🏽
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viraltruths.org 💡a new site that helps cut through the noise with real-time fact checks, weekly vaccine policy updates, and a space to share your story about vaccine access challenges.

Help build a world where infectious diseases are prevented and evidence-based information spreads like a virus 💥

Flu and COVID-19 linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke - UPI.com A new evidence review found patients infected with influenza or COVID-19 are significantly more likely to suffer a stroke or heart attack in the ensuing weeks.

People's risk of heart attack or stroke skyrockets after a bout with the flu or COVID-19.
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Each vaccine on the schedule protects against a different serious disease like, measles, polio, whooping cough, meningitis, HPV, and more. They’re timed to give the best protection early, safely, and before you’re exposed. To learn more about the schedule, visit www.chop.edu/vaccine-educ...

You had us at donut! Our advocate, Colleen, treats her kids to their own annual holiday, Flu Shot & Candy Day 💪🏽 🍭 hoosiersvaccinate.org/flu-shot-and...

Why is a metal such as aluminum in some vaccines? Since the 1920s, some vaccines have contained aluminum to help boost the body’s immune response. Ample evidence shows these vaccines are safe.

ℹ️ "People are exposed to aluminum every day; it is naturally occurring in air, soil and water. Vaccines with aluminum contain a miniscule amount: less than one-thousandth of a gram per dose."
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🎃👻 Need some inspiration for your Halloween costume this year? These diseases are guaranteed to give a fright. Let's keep vaccinating to keep diseases of the past in the past, where they belong.

To learn more, visit: https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/vaccines-diseases/#HappyHalloween #VaxYourFam

People with some cancers live longer after a COVID vaccine mRNA vaccines seem to boost the effectiveness of an immune therapy for skin and lung cancer ― in an unexpected way.

“The COVID-19 mRNA vaccine acts like a siren and activates the immune system throughout the entire body, including inside the tumour, where it starts programming a response to kill the cancer... We were amazed at the results in our patients.”
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RSV Vaccination in Adults: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know Historically, RSV has been associated with infants, but they are not the only group that can be affected by serious RSV illness.

"RSV can cause severe disease and hospitalization, with around 180,000 adults 50+ being hospitalized in the United States each year. RSV can lead to exacerbation of existing chronic medical conditions like asthma and COPD, and some older adults may develop pneumonia."
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HPV infections cause about 4 out of five cancers, but you can protect yourself with the HPV vaccine. To learn more about HPV and the vaccine, go to mayocl.in/3J07vSB 💪🏽 #VaccinateIndiana

Hoosiers Vaccinates advocates for science-based vaccine policies for the safety of our communities. We offer support and resources to Hoosiers who want to learn about why vaccines are essential for a healthy society: www.hoosiersvaccinate.org #VaccinateIndiana

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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🩺 Your recommendation matters! If you treat young adult patients, speak to them about HPV vaccination. ➜ Have a look at our resource catalog, which offers free tools for your practice: vaccinateindiana.org/catalog/ #VaccinateIndiana

COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumors The most widely used COVID-19 vaccines may offer a surprise benefit for some cancer patients by boosting their immune systems to help fight tumors.

"This research team found its results so promising that it is preparing a more rigorous study to see if mRNA coronavirus vaccines should be paired with cancer drugs called checkpoint inhibitors — an interim step while it designs new mRNA vaccines for use in cancer."
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The wellness industry is HUGE, even bigger than the pharmaceutical market. But unlike Big Pharma, which has to prove safety and effectiveness, “Big Wellness” isn’t held to the same strict standards. That means lots of bold claims… but not always the science to back them up.

📊 85% of parents trust their pediatrician on vaccines.

Your child’s doctor = one of the best sources for clear, science-based answers.

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Healthcare Providers — More than 9 in 10 people say doctors are the most trusted professionals. YOUR voice matters! For tips on how to fight misinformation, visit: vaccinateindiana.org/how-to-fight...

Healthcare Providers — More than 9 in 10 people say doctors are the most trusted professionals. YOUR voice matters! For tips on how to fight misinformation, visit: vaccinateindiana.org/how-to-fight...

Our “Mooove Over Measles” t-shirt is a fun way to celebrate vaccination and support a great cause. All proceeds benefit the Indiana Immunization Coalition, which helps ensure every Hoosier has access to life-saving vaccines. 💪🏽
Go to vaccinateindiana.printify.me to shop our Pokey the Cow collection.

Getting vaccinated means I'm less likely to get sick and get my friends and family sick. 'Tis the season for sneezing — it's time for flu shots and updated COVID vaccines. Sleeves up, Hoosiers! 💪🏽 #VaccinateIndiana #FightFlu

Joseph was just 5 when he died from flu. 💔

This season alone, 281 children have lost their lives to influenza — most were unvaccinated. Flu is never “just the flu.”

Protect your family. Get vaccinated. 💉
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#NotJustFlu #VaxYourFam #RootedInProtection

DeSantis moves to end Florida's childhood vaccination mandates. Doctors brace for impact Florida announced plans to end mandatory vaccination. Now scientists are assessing which of several diseases deadly to children are likely to make a resurgence and when.

Lower vaccination rates will mean increased rates of diseases like measles, hepatitis, meningitis, and pneumonia -- and even the return of diphtheria and polio. Many of these diseases threaten not just the unvaccinated but also those they come in contact with.
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👨👩👧👦 Keep your kids healthy and protected! Tweens need vaccines to guard against meningitis, HPV, tetanus/diphtheria, flu, and COVID. Talk to your healthcare provider to make sure they’re up to date and ready to grow strong.