As efforts in other states threaten to roll back long-standing vaccine protections for school-aged children, we must stand firm in our commitment to science-based public health policy. Tennesseans, your voices matter! www.tnfamiliesforvaccines.org/action-alerts/protect

Looking for a for a bright spot? Join us for Hit a Home Run for Health Night with the Nashville Sounds on August 31! www.tnfamiliesforvaccines.org/events/home-run

We're ready to hit it out of the park! Will you join us? tnfamiliesforvaccines.org/events/home-run

So excited!!! Let’s root root root for the home team and community immunity! Tnfamiliesforvaccines.org/events/home-run

More of this please! Buying a book, chat about vaccines. Celebrating a birthday? Vaccines! Going to church/temple/other? Vaccines reflect humanity at it’s greatest and protect our most vulnerable. To avoid them is to harm others.

Viruses spread fast, but disinformation spreads like wildfire in a drought. And wouldn’t you know, RFK Jr.’s handpicked ACIP just built it a stage with spotlights. safecommunitiescoalition.org/actnow #AllEyesonACIP #ACIP #RFKJr #PublicHealth #ProVax #ScienceNotPolitics #FamiliesForVaccines

This week, FDA officials announced a policy that would severely limit who can get updated Covid-19 vaccines. Unless we act now, this will roll back decades of progress to protect lives with vaccines. Urge the FDA to reverse course by Friday, May 23 at 11:59PM EDT. bit.ly/4jluiZV

Wow! Y'all really showed up this year and it made a big difference! Check out our most recent newsletter for our 2025 Legislative Session Wrap Up and more. bit.ly/43qsWHg

So exciting! We're eager to see the results.

1/ Yesterday, CDC updated its measles data — here’s what you need to know. As of April 17, 2025, the U.S. has reported 800 confirmed cases across 25 jurisdictions. 94% are linked to outbreaks. 🔗 www.cdc.gov/measles/data...

Autism is not a disease. Autism is not an epidemic. Autism is a multifactorial genetic-based neurological condition. And it’s not caused by vaccines or nebulous “environmental toxins.” A thread 👇🏻 1/

Tennessee Depeartment of Health confirms six cases of measles in the state - www.newschannel5.com/news/tenness...

"Among the nationally confirmed cases by the CDC, about 97%, are in people who are unvaccinated or whose vaccination status is unknown, the agency said." abcnews.go.com/Health/500-c...

A top vaccine advisor at the FDA was forced to resign on Friday. In his resignation letter, Dr. Peter Marks, wrote "truth and transparency are not desired," by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

We have 287 signatures so far! Can you help us break 300 before the committee meetings this week? Join your voice with ours by signing and sharing this petition. www.tnfamiliesforvaccines.org/action-alert...

Join your voice with ours by signing and sharing this petition. www.tnfamiliesforvaccines.org/actio.../sb1...

Take Action Today! Let the House Health Subcommittee you want them to vote NO on HJR0028. www.tnfamiliesforvaccines.org/action-alerts

Advocates in Tennessee are monitoring several bills, including one that undermines trust in public health. Take action now with @tnvaccines.bsky.social TNFamiliesForVaccines.org/action-alerts

RFK Jr. said in his Fox News OpEd that “Good nutrition remains a best defense against most chronic and infectious illnesses”. The best diet in the world will not prevent infection if you are unvaccinated and sharing air with someone who has measles.

School vaccination requirements play a vital role in keeping diseases at bay. Measles eradication is a shining example of the success of such laws. The return of outbreaks is a chilling reminder of their importance. bit.ly/TNSchoolVaxReq

School vax laws play a vital role in keeping diseases at bay. Measles eradication is a shining example of their success across the US, and the return of outbreaks is a chilling reminder of their importance. Ask legislators to vote NO on HJR0028. www.tnfamiliesforvaccines.org/action-alerts

ACTION ALERT!! - HJR0028 will be heard in the House Health Committee this week. The proposed constitutional amendment would be dangerous for the health and safety of all Tennesseans. Please take some time to make sure the Committee members year your voice. www.TNFamiliesforVaccines.org/Action-Alerts

ACTION ALERT!! - HB1157/SB1031 will undermine public trust in the TN Department of Health by limiting the expert guidance Tennesseans rely on. Ask committee members to support our health experts and protect their ability to serve Tennesseans by voting NO. www.TNfamiliesforvaccines.org/action-alerts.

RFK Jr said measles patients are hospitalized for quarantine. This is false. They are hospitalized with: •respiratory distress •pneumonia •dangerously high fever •encephalitis •severe dehydration from vomiting & diarrhea These are from measles, a serious illness. Preventable via vaccination.

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Advocates in TN are opposing a bill that would prohibit ALL school vaccine requirements. Tennesseans, take action now: TNFamiliesForVaccines.org/action-alerts and follow @tnvaccines.bsky.social 3/12

VACCINES SAVE LIVES Vaccines ended the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccines and other public health measures save the lives of millions of children worldwide. Do not let RFKJr and the Trump admin take us back to a time when 5 in 10 children died before the age of 5. theconversation.com/infectious-d...

Take action here: www.tnfamiliesforvaccines.org/action-alert... HJR0028 is a proposal to add an amendment to the TN Constitution saying "a person must not be compelled to undergo a medical treatment" The broad nature of this proposed constitutional amendment would make it illegal for: (read more)

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has a new online misinformation hub with lots of really good resources addressing health topics frequently targeted by misinformation such as abortion, contraception, vaccines, and menopause. Here’s the link!

Just a reminder that the HPV vaccine literally PREVENTS CANCER and the series can be started as early as 9 years of age.

Despite what RFK Jr. might say, germ theory is settled science. Here's a great article about how Louis Pasteur proved it. bsky.app/profile/carl...

Massachusetts Governor Christopher Gore said this in support of the 1810 law that became known as the Cowpox Act, the first law of its kind in the United States, which stated that it's the duty of every "town, district, or plantation "to superintend the inoculation of the inhabitants."

On this President's Day, we are thankful for our leaders who understand that protecting public health is patriotic. #PublicHealth #VaccinesSaveLives #PresidentsDay

Take heart, love bugs. These are tough times for public health, but we're going to get through the way we always do: by leading with love. We need YOU on Team Vaccine now! Sign up for updates on our work and join the movement to protect public health. xoxo www.tnfamiliesforvaccines.org/updates

The Senate just confirmed RFK Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services—a dangerous setback for vaccine progress. But we’re not backing down. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/TSM/TSAFE/1/104517/IeFWQmbkpRi8I8dfjBfFrIyMEt9D8D_3Xl2z2nRc08M_archive

We want to follow our state legislators (both parties) on Bluesky and add them to this list. Come across someone we don't have on our list yet? Please let us know! bsky.app/profile/did:...

Our House Health Committee asked what could happen if we have continued decline in vaccination rates. www.reddit.com/user/TNVacci...

We're on Reddit! If you are a Reddit user, come interact with us :-). www.reddit.com/r/VaxTalkTen...

Tennessee Families for Vaccines gave away copies of my book to legislators yesterday as they declared that "protecting public health is patriotic!" How awesome is that?! I hope it makes a difference! The US has been pro-vaccination since its founding. Let's not change it.

A beautiful day to celebrate that Protecting Public Health is Patriotic ❤️🇺🇸💉 www.wkrn.com/video/famili...

What an incredible day sharing with our legislators about important of protecting public health through vaccination!

There is still time to join us on Tuesday to let our legislators know we are the pro-vaccine majority. www.tnfamiliesforvaccines.org/events/hill2025

RFK Jr. doesn’t believe in vaccines, but he’s made millions from biotech investments & lawsuits against vaccine companies. How can someone with such glaring conflicts of interest be trusted to lead HHS? Our health deserves better. Tell our Senators to vote NO. Safecommunitiescoalition.org/rfkhearing

Vaccine Roundtable - HELP Senate Committee x.com/SenSanders/s...

As the Senate prepares for the confirmation hearings for HHS and other top positions, this should be a great discussion. If you haven't already done so, please reach out to your Senators to let them know that RFK Jr. is the wrong choice for HHS Secretary. www.safecommunitiescoalition.org/rfk

Gov. Josh Green: "I’ve Seen What Vaccine Skepticism Can Do." His firsthand account of Samoa's measles outbreak shows the devastating cost of RFK Jr.’s misinformation and why we can't let anti-vaccine rhetoric endanger public health. Read his powerful op-ed:

Thank you, Dr. Treece! This article is full of helpful information and a fantastic reminder of the life-saving power of vaccines. www.tnfamiliesforvaccines.org/tn-news/befo...

Sending wishes of love, light, and health this holiday season!

The flu vaccine is an important vaccine. There is no reason to skip or downplay this vaccine because polio or meningitis might be more serious. It still saves lives. www.voicesforvaccines.org/trust-me-you...

Many years ago, in a small but lively Tennessee town, lived a man named Harold. Harold was deeply skeptical and had seen many things in his day. Whenever anyone wanted to talk about vaccines, he would wave them off, saying “Bah! Mumbo jumbo!” ... medium.com/@emily_63286...