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Charlotte lost her sister to measles. She has a hard time watching today's outbreaks.
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Next year, the United States could lose its measles elimination status. Anita lost her sister to the disease. "Dreama passed away in 1988. Not a day goes by when I don’t think I don’t think of her."
www.voicesforvaccines.org/what-measles...
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What Measles Did to My Family
My mom always told me that measles was what made my sister sick. I was 8 when she finally explained the whole thing.
https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/what-measles-sspe-did-to-my-family/
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There have been an estimated 34,000 cases of Hepatitis A in the U.S. since 2016. While people rarely have permanent or serious illness, it can make you very sick and exhausted for months.
www.voicesforvaccines.org/vaccine-info...
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Information about Hep A Vaccine
Hepatitis A is a viral liver infection that can cause short term illness with debilitating symptoms. Learn about Hepatitis A and the vaccine that prevents it.
https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/vaccine-information/hepatitisa/
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If everyone in New York City got chickenpox, there would be about 20,000 hospitalizations. Even in healthy children, chickenpox can be severe.
www.voicesforvaccines.org/vaccine-info...
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Information about Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a very contagious disease that is usually mild but can be serious, especially for babies. Learn about the chickenpox vaccine and when to get it.
https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/vaccine-information/chickenpox/
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The flu can be serious for anyone, but those most at risk for serious complications include children under 5. It’s been a recommended vaccine for them for many years now.
www.voicesforvaccines.org/vaccine-info...
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Information about Influenza
Influenza is a viral illness that can be serious for anyone but particularly dangerous for children under 2 and older adults. Learn about Influenza and the vaccine that prevents it.
https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/vaccine-information/influenza/
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What if you could lower your child’s risk of cancer at birth? You can!
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Washington State Department of Health
8 days ago
Are you in an at-risk group? Take the steps to stay safe. Learn more about RSV at
doh.wa.gov/RSV
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North of 58,000 young kids go to the hospital each year because of RSV. Upwards of 60,000 seniors too. That’s why we developed immunizations against it.
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Information about RSV Vaccines
Coronavirus is a serious viral virus responsible for the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic. Learn more about the COVID-19 and vaccine updates.
https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/vaccine-information/rsv/
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Before the Hib vaccine, 1 in 200 kids under 5 developed Hib disease. More than half of Hib infections involve meningitis.
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Information about Haemophilus influenzae
H. influenzae bacterial illnesses range from mild ear infections to deadly blood and brain infections. Learn about Hib disease and the vaccine that prevents it.
https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/vaccine-information/hib/
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I just know someone out there is going to leave Santa RAW MILK with his cookies!! Santa if you see this PLEASE don’t drink that.
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"I knew that childhood vaccines had been reformulated without thimerosal, so part of me thought, 'Well, the incidence of autism should be coming down soon.' Except it didn't. It kept going up." When the evidence contradicts the theory.
www.voicesforvaccines.org/autism-paren...
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Autism, Parenting, and Anti-Vaccine Myths
My son was diagnosed with autism at age three. I soon found myself falling down the conspiracy rabbit hole.
https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/autism-parents-and-the-antivaccine-movement/
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Cheryl Rofer
15 days ago
I had a terrible case of flu 20-30 years ago. Haven't missed a shot since then!
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Barbora's parents thought vaccines caused autism. As a result, she got meningitis.
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"I can promise I'll never miss another flu vaccine again." You don't have to learn this lesson the hard way.
www.voicesforvaccines.org/well-never-m...
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We’ll Never Miss a Flu Shot Again
I typically stay on top of vaccines. But in 2023 we were late with flu shots–a mistake I will never make again.
https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/well-never-miss-a-flu-shot-again/
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Jason's family almost lost their dad to cancer. A cancer YOU can now easily prevent.
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Someone is impersonating our director, Karen Ernst. Her only Bluesky handle is
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. Please block and report impersonators. Ain't our first rodeo with internet trolls.
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We have a collection of twenty new graphics that emphasize the importance of vaccines. Anyone is welcome to share them:
www.voicesforvaccines.org/social-media...
18 days ago
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Timothy Caulfield
18 days ago
Covid vaccines = improved pregnancy outcomes.👇 "COVID-19 vaccination is associated with a lower risk of severe disease and preterm birth regardless of variant time period." Study: Vaccination & Pregnancy
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
#VaccinesWork
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Vaccination and Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes Associated With COVID-19 in Pregnancy
This study uses a population-level surveillance program to investigate maternal and perinatal outcomes associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy by vaccination status prior to and during pregn...
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2842835?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=content-shareicons&utm_content=article_engagement&utm_medium=social&utm_term=121625
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The return of measles will mean the return of SSPE. If you don't know what that is, read this.
www.voicesforvaccines.org/what-measles...
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What Measles Did to My Family
My mom always told me that measles was what made my sister sick. I was 8 when she finally explained the whole thing.
https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/what-measles-sspe-did-to-my-family/
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This is is why we vaccinate against measles.
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VFV has a collection of twenty new graphics emphasizing the importance of vaccination. We'd be happy if you used them:
www.voicesforvaccines.org/social-media...
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Dorit Reiss
23 days ago
Karen from
@voices4vaccines.bsky.social
reminds us that our real opponents in this fight are germs, not other people, and our allies are communities that don’t want to be sick.
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Dorit Reiss
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Karen Ernst from
@voices4vaccines.bsky.social
practicing self care (and reminding us that we should, too.
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Dorit Reiss
23 days ago
Aaron Siri Says No One Has Identified Errors in His ACIP Presentation. Here Are Several. Mr. Siri is not looking at the total data and misunderstands or misrepresents much of what he does address.
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Aaron Siri Says No One Has Identified Errors in His ACIP Presentation. Here Are Several.
He's auditing regulatory paperwork, not science.
https://open.substack.com/pub/jakescottmd/p/aaron-siri-says-no-one-has-identified?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=post%20viewer
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Want to learn how to advocate and meet some like-minded people? Join us on December 16th for a workshop about using personal stories to change minds:
bit.ly/3Ymh3Qm
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When you give up on vaccines, you give up on protecting kids like Beckett.
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25 days ago
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While recent days have been marked by vaccine myths, we should not forget that this year in the US, we had the most measles cases in 3 decades. The blowback against vaccines has real consequences.
www.voicesforvaccines.org/what-measles...
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What Measles Did to My Family
My mom always told me that measles was what made my sister sick. I was 8 when she finally explained the whole thing.
https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/what-measles-sspe-did-to-my-family/
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Liz Szabo
27 days ago
Insurers to continue covering birth dose of hepatitis B vaccines, in spite of CDC committee’s guidance to limit access.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/07/h...
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Insurance coverage of hepatitis B vaccine won’t change, industry and officials say | CNN
Parents will still be able to get the hepatitis B vaccine for their children at no cost even though the US Centers for Disease and Control Prevention’s vaccine advisers recommended a major change to t...
https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/07/health/hepatitis-b-vaccine-insurance-coverage
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Melody Schreiber
26 days ago
Flu shot acquired! I go by two rules: the best time to get a flu shot is around Halloween (flu before boo) The second-best time is right now
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René F. Najera, MPH, DrPH, FCPP
26 days ago
A major NEJM review of 511 studies finds that 2025–2026 Covid-19, RSV, and flu vaccines substantially reduce hospitalizations, with safety profiles consistent with prior seasons and rare serious adverse events carefully quantified. Details:
www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1...
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BK. Titanji
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Because the vaccine prevents chronic hepatitis B for which there is no cure and the lifelong treatment costs more than a single birth dose of the vaccine. Insurance companies recognize this is a no brainer. Brought to you by prevention beats treatment any day.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/07/h...
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Insurance coverage of hepatitis B vaccine won’t change, industry and officials say | CNN
Parents will still be able to get the hepatitis B vaccine for their children at no cost even though the US Centers for Disease and Control Prevention’s vaccine advisers recommended a major change to t...
https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/07/health/hepatitis-b-vaccine-insurance-coverage?Date=20251207&Profile=cnn&utm_content=1765111140&utm_medium=social&utm_source=threads
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The Task Force for Global Health
26 days ago
Our colleagues have released a significant statement on the recent ACIP vote to delay the universal hepatitis B birth dose vaccination. This decision reverses decades of progress. For a full understanding of the evidence and the profound impact of this decision, please read more:
buff.ly/cwbIpdH
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public health guy
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for Follow Saturday (yeah whatever, bite me), i recommend
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Liz Highleyman
29 days ago
It’s a myth that hepatitis B only spreads via sex or shared drug equipment. It can be on any item or surface that’s been in contact with blood & can live outside the body for days.
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The Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination and Voices for Vaccines, programs of The Task Force for Global Health, express profound concern regarding the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)’s vote to delay hepatitis B birth dose vaccination.
www.globalhep.org/news-blogs/c...
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Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination: ACIP Vote Threatens Decades of Progress Protecting Newborns | CGHE
https://www.globalhep.org/news-blogs/coalition-global-hepatitis-elimination-acip-vote-threatens-decades-progress-protecting
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The flu shot should not be seen as optional. "As the mother of five, I typically stay on top of vaccines and appointments. But 2023 was an off year, and we were late with flu vaccines–a mistake I will never make again."
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We’ll Never Miss a Flu Shot Again
I typically stay on top of vaccines. But in 2023 we were late with flu shots–a mistake I will never make again.
https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/well-never-miss-a-flu-shot-again/
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Aluminum in vaccines has been studied, and found to be safe. The data supercedes speculation.
www.voicesforvaccines.org/jtf_topics/w...
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Who is telling the truth about aluminum?
A major study finds aluminum in vaccines is safe for kids. We break down RFK Jr.’s claims and explain why the science still holds strong.
https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/jtf_topics/who-is-telling-the-truth-about-aluminum/
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Aluminum adjuvants in vaccines have been found to be safe time & again.
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Are all these vaccines we're giving seriously harmful? No, they are saving lives.
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The claim that Hep B vaccines only have 5 days of safety testing is false:
www.voicesforvaccines.org/jtf_topics/w...
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Claims by anti-vaccine groups such as ICAN about vaccines and placebos are deeply flawed, and endlessly recycled.
pauloffit.substack.com/p/the-casual...
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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.
https://pauloffit.substack.com/p/the-casual-cruelty-of-placebo-controlled
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Childhood vaccines are well-tested, contrary to claims by anti-vaccine advocates. In some cases, they ask for evidence that would be unethical to collect.
www.voicesforvaccines.org/jtf_topics/w...
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Were childhood vaccines properly tested?
Many childhood vaccines were tested with saline placebos. When not, ethical reasons—like protecting kids from disease—guided the use of active controls.
https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/jtf_topics/were-childhood-vaccines-properly-tested/
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"No parent wants to live with guilt or be the reason why their son or daughter develops liver disease." A Hep B patient emphasizes the importance of birth dose vaccines to protect newborns.
www.voicesforvaccines.org/staying-hope...
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Staying Hopeful with Hepatitis B
The stress that this virus has caused me and my family can be prevented with a vaccine.
https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/staying-hopeful-with-hepatitis-b/
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Jan Kirsch, M.D., M.P.H.
30 days ago
WHY BABIES NEED HEPATITIS B VACCINES A vaccine that prevents cancer and saves 2,000 American lives yearly. Superb summary and resource by Voices for Vaccines.
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Why do babies need a hepatitis B birth dose? We answer this question in full here.
www.voicesforvaccines.org/answering-ke...
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Answering Questions On The Hep B Birth Dose
Americans deserve clear answers to common questions about newborn hepatitis B vaccination. We would like to address these concerns.
https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/answering-key-questions-on-hepatitis-b-birth-dose-at-a-critical-time/
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Hepatitis B vaccines have made a highly transmissible disease far less common. Preventing cancer is worthwhile.
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The CDC provided some real-world data on community/household transmission of Hep B at the last ACIP meeting. It happens.
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"I was shocked not only because I was positive, but also because I had elevated liver enzymes and felt no symptoms... I was already suffering severe liver fibrosis. My liver had been fighting with the virus, and I just didn’t feel anything."
www.voicesforvaccines.org/how-i-found-...
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How I Found Out I Had Hepatitis B
No one can guarantee that you won’t be exposed to the virus for the rest of their life.
https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/how-i-found-out-i-had-hep-b/
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If our plan to stop Hep B is to test every mother before vaccinating baby, kids will fall through the gaps. That's millions of moms to screen each year. By testing AND vaccinating, we prevent the most cases in newborns.
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According to the WHO, 45% of people in its member states receive a hepatitis B birth dose. The US isn't an outlier.
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We don't always know where Hep B infections come from. That's part of the reason we have a universal vaccination policy.
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