George Washington required his troops be inoculated against smallpox — that decision helped win the Revolution! Public health leadership isn’t new. It’s presidential. Honoring George Washington this Presidents’ Day for leading with courage and vision.🦅#WeThePeopleVax

Happy ❤️ Day! Show your loved ones you care by making sure you're up-to-date with vaccines. By getting vaccines for yourself, you help protect those around you -- especially those who can't get vaccines or are at higher risk from illness like babies, older adults, and those with chronic illness.

Some vaccines on the federal schedule were recently changed from being universally recommended (meaning for all children) to "shared clinical decision making." This term is confusing, so let's talk about it.

Prenatal vaccines protect mom and baby, who are both at greater risk for complications from vaccine-preventable diseases. This fact sheet in English and Spanish explains which vaccines are needed during pregnancy and when to get them ➡️ buff.ly/tvHfxb0

You might have heard that insurance providers incentivize healthcare providers to give more vaccines. This is only partially true, but ignores the full picture. Here are the facts:

"This will endanger children; we know the consequences all too well." In a Colorado Politics Opinion, a mother and grandmother who lost children to meningitis share their stories and condemn the CDC's recent move to remove meningococcal disease vaccines from the recommended childhood schedule.

You might have heard someone claim that rotavirus vaccines don't work well to prevent infections, or that they're unsafe. This is not true. Here are the facts:

"I talk with Colorado parents regularly, and I know what they want: real information to make the best decisions for their children. They trust their doctors and nurses to give them recommendations backed by science. Elected leaders should be reinforcing that trust, not undermining it."

During the 2024-25 flu season, 289 children died from flu. This is the highest number of pediatric flu deaths since tracking began in 2004. Despite recent federal changes, pediatric and healthcare experts still recommend the flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older.

“It's like we're going backwards. It's like we have decided we don't want a modern life. We want to be back in the 1950s where children are sick and dying."

Earlier this month, federal health officials unilaterally announced changes to the childhood immunization schedule, removing some vaccines from universal recommendation. You might think this means these vaccines aren't safe and that your child doesn't need them. This is false.

Our #1 New Year's resolution idea: Get vaccinated! ✅

From all of us at Immunize Colorado, we wish you and yours health and joy in the New Year! 🎊✨

2026 will bring lots of new trends, but caring for each other never goes out of style. Getting vaccinated is a wonderful way to show care for yourself and those around you. 💛

This year's uninvited holiday guests include COVID-19, the flu, and RSV. Holidays should bring joy, not germs. The best way to keep them out? Getting vaccinated! Find low-cost vaccines near you: buff.ly/PGoWgnE

You might have heard that, because immunity from whooping cough vaccines wanes over time, getting immunity from an infection is better. This would be like saying that because you can still get seriously injured in a car wreck while wearing your seatbelt, it's better not to wear one at all.

You might have heard that the CDC recently changed its guidelines for the hepatitis B birth dose, which, since 1991, had been recommended for all newborns at birth. The change was not based on any new data or safety concerns.

Did you know? 9 in 10 babies who get hepatitis B will become chronically infected. That's why, since 1991, health officials have recommended a universal birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. Since then, hepatitis B infections among children have declined 99%, from 16,000 to less than 20.

Did you know? Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine each year. In this new video from CDPHE, Colorado healthcare providers explain why the flu shot is important. Check it out ⬇️ #NIVW2025

Today is #GivingTuesday! Your donation to Immunize Colorado today counts for #ColoradoGivesDay and is part of the $1 million+ Incentive Fund—making your money go even further. Plus, every new recurring gift set up until Dec. 9 will be matched up to $100! Support our mission: buff.ly/5jmCJxP

It's National Influenza Vaccination Week! You may have heard that everyone 6 months and older should get a flu shot by the end of October (TRUE), and think it's too late to get one now (FALSE)! It's not too late to get a flu vaccine. Getting one now is better than not getting one at all!

Last week, the CDC updated its "Autism and Vaccines" webpage with alarming new language contradicting what decades of research has shown: vaccines do not cause autism.

Psst, it's Monday! That means it's time to tackle another vaccine myth. Today's claim is that the aluminum included in some vaccines builds up in our bodies and causes harm. This is false.

This #VeteransDay, get a flu shot to protect the red, white, blue, and YOU! ❤️🤍💙 #WeThePeopleVax

Immunologist and Immunize Colorado board member, Aimee Pugh-Bernard, PHD, explains the difference between immunity that the body builds from getting an infection "out in the wild" and that from getting vaccines.

It’s autumn in Colorado! The leaves are falling and families are preparing for the winter holidays. And while fall brings lots of joy, it also marks the start of respiratory virus season–which isn’t so joyful.

A recent video is circulating that claims vaccines were not the reason polio stopped spreading in the U.S. In reality, polio vaccination was so successful that between 1955 (when the vaccine was introduced) and 1961, yearly cases dropped from 58,000 to just 161. By 1979, the U.S. was polio-free.

Happy Halloween! We think the scariest things coming out this time of year are ghosts, goblins, and GERMS! Say "Boo" to the flu, COVID-19, and RSV with respiratory virus vaccines and make sure your loved ones stay safe and healthy this fall. 🎃👻

It’s officially autumn in Colorado! The leaves are changing, kids are picking out their Halloween costumes, and families are visiting pumpkin patches. And while October brings lots of joy, it also marks the start of respiratory virus season–which isn’t so joyful.

COVID-19 is often mild, but some people get very sick. Older adults, pregnant people, and those with health conditions are at higher risk, but healthy adults and kids can also get very sick.

Psst... it's #MisinformationModay! Today's topic: COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. You may have heard that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines can change our DNA and cause cancer or autoimmune diseases. This is false! The truth is, this is biologically not possible.

Flu can be wild, but a flu vaccine can help tame severe symptoms, reducing the risk of serious illness, hospitalization, and death! Get Vaccinated to help #FightFlu. Learn more at: www.nfid.org/flu

RSV can be dangerous for babies and toddlers. In fact, around 70,000 children are hospitalized with RSV every year. Luckily, there are options to protect babies from RSV! Here's the skinny:

Psst, it's Monday, and it's time to tackle some vaccine misinformation. Today's myth is that vaccines weaken the immune system. This is untrue. In fact, vaccines strengthen immunity! Scientists have studied vaccines very carefully over decades and found no proof that vaccines hurt the immune system.

Happy October 1st! Flu season is upon us, and now is the time to get protected with an annual flu shot. Everyone 6 months and older should get one by Halloween (October 31st).

Some people falsely claimed that combination vaccines are unsafe. The truth is, extensive research has shown that combination vaccines, like MMRV and Tdap, are very safe.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has, until recently, been the gold standard for vaccine guidance in the U.S. Last week, the committee (which now consists of members with histories of spreading vaccine misinformation) met to discuss MMRV, hepatitis B, and COVID-19 vaccines.

At Immunize Colorado, we know that: ✅ Scientific evidence is important. 💉 Vaccines save lives. 💛 Access to vaccines results in safer communities. 👨‍👩‍👦 The majority of parents support vaccines.

COVID-19 cases are on the rise, and you might wonder: Do I need a COVID-19 vaccine? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) have released COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for this year:

Yesterday, Florida announced plans to become the first state to end school vaccine requirements. This news is alarming and could put people at risk. You might be thinking "Why are school vaccine requirements so important?" Here are the facts:

You work hard all year! Don’t let illness set you back. Vaccinations help prevent sick days and costly doctor visits. This #LaborDay, take a moment to protect your health and your wallet. Check to make sure you’re up-to-date on health-protecting vaccinations. #HappyLaborDay #WeThePeopleVax

Vaccines turned “outbreak” from a word that used to empty schools into just another thing kids learn about in health class. With more cases of diseases like measles happening across the U.S., staying up to date with vaccines can keep outbreaks out of school -- and kids in! #NIAM2025

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.

This week, the Vaccine Integrity Project out of the University of Minnesota shared insights from its thorough review of nearly 600 studies on COVID-19, RSV, and flu vaccines. The review showed no new safety concerns or drops in effectiveness for these vaccines.

Immunology professor (and Immunize Colorado board member) Aimee Bernard was on KOA radio this morning to talk about mRNA research funding cuts. Listen to the segment: buff.ly/8umSYkG

Today we're highlighting two of our state's vaccine champions, Dr. David Higgins, a pediatrician, and Dr. Aimee Bernard, an immunologist. When they show up to work, vaccine science and policy become easier to understand, myths get busted, and kids are better protected from preventable diseases.

It's Monday, which means we're back to tackle another vaccine myth! Today's topic? Smallpox. Some people think the smallpox vaccine didn't work. Let's break down the facts.

The future of vaccines is incredibly exciting! From cancer prevention to needle-free delivery, researchers are working on innovations that will change how we protect our health. One of our best tools to fight disease is still getting better. buff.ly/vezX9EK #NIAM2025 #ImmunizeForGood

Being informed about vaccines means knowing that ingredients like gelatin and aluminum aren’t scary—they’re there for specific, science-based reasons. Knowledge beats worry every time. #NIAM2025

Headlines and opinions change, but the truth that vaccines save lives has not. The measles vaccine still prevents measles. The polio vaccine still prevents polio. They worked for our parents, and they’re still working for us today. #NIAM2025