US cases surged to a record high in 2025, and three people died — the first reported measles deaths in the United States since 2015. Measles continues to spread rapidly in 2026, with more cases reported in the first month than is typical for a full year. edition.cnn.com/health/track...

There have been 22 million cases and 12,000 deaths so far, including 60 children. The best way to protect kids from severe illness is to ensure that they are vaccinated. Around 90 percent of those who have died due to the flu this year have been unvaccinated. www.the-independent.com/news/health/...

Public health leadership isn’t new. It’s presidential. Honoring George Washington this Presidents’ Day for leading with courage and vision. 🦅🇺🇸 #WeThePeopleVax

Polio is a disease that can be disabling and life-threatening; it mainly affects infants and children under five, but anyone unvaccinated can contract it. To protect your family's health, ensure you and your children have been vaccinated against Polio. www.chop.edu/vaccine-educ...

🚩 Indiana's average kindergarten vaccination rate for 2024-25 was 90.2% — dropping from 93.6% in 2018-2019. Nonmedical exemptions have jumped from 1% to 2.6%. www.ipm.org/news/2026-02...

America’s first medical mandate helped secure America’s freedom. Celebrating George Washington’s birthday and his bold leadership this Presidents’ Day! 🦅🇺🇸 #WeThePeopleVax

giggling and kicking our feet thinking about how cool it is that we have tools to stop dangerous diseases in their tracks 🥹💗 #superbowl #badbunny #vaxyourfam #valentinesday

Measles cases surpass 900 in the U.S. with infections in 24 states. The majority of cases are among the unvaccinated or those with an unknown status. abcnews.com/Health/measl...

George Washington required his troops be inoculated against smallpox — that decision helped win the Revolution! This Presidents’ Day, we honor the Father of Our Country. 🦅🇺🇸 #WeThePeopleVax #VaccinateIndiana

George Washington required his troops be inoculated against smallpox — that decision helped win the Revolution! This Presidents’ Day, we honor the Father of Our Country. 🦅🇺🇸 #WeThePeopleVax

Immunizations are a safe and effective way to prevent serious diseases at every stage of life. Make sure you and your loved ones are protected.

Experts say the return of measles shows that vaccination rates are too low and that cases of other diseases, such as pertussis or rubella, may follow unless vaccination rates improve. www.vaccinestoday.eu/stories/amid...

The MMR vaccine is the safest and most effective way to protect kids from measles. It's over 90% effective and well studied. If you have questions, talk with your child’s pediatrician. www.chop.edu/vaccine-educ...

It was heartwarming to see so many people attend Public Health Day with the Indiana Department of Health at the Statehouse yesterday. Together, we can continue building healthier communities through education, access, and immunization awareness. 💙💛

Vaccine requirements are not new! Washington mandated that his army be inoculated against smallpox, and since the 1850s, vaccination requirements for students have been in place in one form or another. Keeping up with recommended immunizations protects you, and your loved ones!

(1/2) Dearest Gentle Readers, Love is in the air...or is it flu, RSV, or COVID-19? Prithee make haste and shield yourself and family. I pray thee may catch not plagues but merely enchanting suitors this season. #bridgerton #valentinesday #vaxyourfam

Sickness doesn't stop at statelines! An outbreak anywhere can affect us everywhere. #UnitedWeStandHealthy #WethePeopleVax

Vaccines are a matter of national security. Experts warn that rising anti-vaccine sentiment worldwide could undermine efforts to fight future pandemics. www.reuters.com/business/hea...

Research shows breastfeeding moms who get the COVID-19 vaccine make protective antibodies and pass them to their babies, too. Got questions about vaccines? Your healthcare provider is the best place to start. www.chop.edu/vaccine-educ...

What was life like before the polio vaccine? This memoir looks back at a third-grade classroom, an empty desk, and the moment science finally changed a generation’s fear.

➡️Can the flu shot backfire? No. Claims citing a Cleveland Clinic study are misleading. The study was a preprint, had major limitations like selection bias, and does NOT show flu shots increase your risk of catching the flu. @voices4vaccines.bsky.social #VaxYourFam

This piece by Dr @clayjones.bsky.social is a clinical and personal memoir Measles is not just a rash, fever, or the "Brady Bunch" nonsense. Years after a mild childhood infection some children develop SSPE, a progressive fatal brain disease with no cure. Preventable and heartbreaking. 🛟

Guess who foots the bill for most of those costs: you, the taxpayer. Any govt efforts to relax/86 vaccination requirements could be easily framed as efforts to waste your tax dollars. We knew the public health costs wld add up & they have in the last 12 mos. (& that's just part of the total costs).

⚠️ More than 9 of every 10 cases of cervical cancer are caused by HPV. But there's good news — almost all cervical cancer can be prevented by HPV vaccination! The HPV vaccine is safe, works, and is approved up to age 45. www.cancer.gov/research/pro...

"Our goal is to help you make sense of what’s happening, where it’s happening, and why it matters, so that if you want to get involved, you can. Consider this your catch-up guide..." www.cidrap.umn.edu/adult-non-fl...

CIDRAP Op-Ed: The HPV vaccine prevents cancer. The new ACIP wants to re-examine that. @jakescottMD The vaccine has reduced cervical cancer by nearly 90% in women vaccinated as teens and has been studied in >70 randomized controlled trials www.cidrap.umn.edu/h... Photo: PAHO

Physicians and states have largely rejected the new CDC schedule in support of the AAP schedule. www.healio.com/news/infecti...

Twenty-plus years of advocating, educating, and vaccinating—thanks to our team, partners, supporters, and generous donors. If you’d like to help protect Hoosiers from vaccine-preventable diseases, consider making a tax-deductible donation today. vaccinateindiana.org/donate-a-shot/ #VaccinateIndiana

From Onesimus, who advanced smallpox inoculation in the early 1700s, to Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, whose work helped make COVID-19 vaccines possible, we honor the profound contributions of Black Americans to science. This Black History Month, and every month, we celebrate their lasting impact.

New analysis links flu vaccination to 18% lower odds of heart attack The findings of the meta-analysis draw on data from more than 23 million people. www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...

New Poll: 9 in 10 Americans Say Policymakers Must Protect Vaccine Access www.fightinfectiousdisease.org/post/new-pol...

There is misinformation about vaccines everywhere, but the fact is that vaccines are well-studied, safe, and your best defense against disease. If you have questions about vaccines, please speak with a healthcare provider.

Study finds electronic health record (EHR) data were a reasonable source of COVID-19 vaccination status during the pandemic and showed high accuracy w/ self-reported survey data after allowing EHR data to mature. 🛟😷

Polio is a disease that can be disabling and life-threatening; it mainly affects infants and children under five, but anyone unvaccinated can contract it. To protect your family's health, ensure you and your children have been vaccinated against Polio. www.chop.edu/vaccine-educ...

Flu season isn't over yet. AAP recommends #flu vaccination for all children 6 months and older. Learn more: https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/current-flu-season/ #RootedInProtection #NotJustFlu

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...

🚐 With our mobile vaccination clinics, we offer immunization services for your school, business, community organization, or health-focused event. We come to you! To learn more, visit: vaccinateindiana.org/clinics/mobi... #VaccinateIndiana

"Despite its efficacy and the recommendation for all adults aged six months or older, uptake of the 2024-25 COVID vaccine was suboptimal, at 23% overall and 44% among adults aged 65 years or older, the authors noted." #VaccinateIndiana www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/202...

TOTES VAXXED! Show off your passion for public health with these eco-friendly cotton canvas totes 🛒 vaccinateindiana.printify.me

Vaccine requirements are not new! Washington mandated that his army be inoculated against smallpox, and since the 1850s, vaccination requirements for students have been in place in one form or another. hoosiersvaccinate.org/why-school-v...

We cry happy tears every time we see parents and caregivers choosing to vaccinate their children, an important step toward a healthy, thriving childhood! 🥹

Measles Is Causing Brain Swelling in Children in South Carolina In the ongoing measles outbreak in South Carolina that has infected more than 800 people, some children have developed a rare but serious complication called encephalitis. www.wired.com/story/measle...

This Black History Month, we honor Henrietta Lacks, whose cells helped drive lifesaving medical breakthroughs, including vaccines and cancer treatments still used today. Her legacy underscores the importance of ethics, equity, and trust in healthcare.

"They are among a growing number of parents coming to a painful realization: It is getting harder to keep their children safe from vaccine-preventable illnesses." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/w...

Denmark is small with universal healthcare and strong disease surveillance; kids get care fast, and outbreaks are caught early. The US has a large population with different health risks and uneven access to care. Copying Denmark’s schedule leaves children in the US vulnerable to preventable diseases

If only there were a way to prevent RSV. Oh wait, there's a vaccine. Heart Attack, Stroke Risk Rises After Serious RSV, Study Says www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...

COVID vaccines save lives, prevent severe illness and hospitalizations, and lower the risk of long COVID. Have questions? Chat with your healthcare provider.

The findings align with “more than a dozen studies showing that COVID vaccination does not reduce the chance of conception” www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/lar...

"What we have is an epidemic... of parents who have been led so astray by pseudoscience, culture wars and anti-science propaganda that they’re willing to simply allow their children to endure not just the threat of a potentially deadly or debilitating illness..." www.jezebel.com/measles-infe...

Last month marked the anniversaries of the passing of these four children from diseases that can be prevented by vaccines. In their memory, make sure you and your loved ones are up to date on recommended vaccines. Learn more: https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/which-vaccines-does-my-family-need/