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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Anger is understandable. Measles is preventable. Ask about the MMR vaccine and make sure your family is up to date. #AskForVax #VoicesForVaccines #NIAM26

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Calling all vaccine advocates! We are currently seeking testimonials for our Flu Edition of Parents Talk! We ask that you submit a video or short paragraph answering the question, “Why are flu vaccines important to me and my family?”

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

RSV season is almost here, and getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and the community from getting sick. We have updated our RSV Fact Sheet to reflect new vaccine recommendations - you can view it here: buff.ly/4sSuKaY Spanish version available here: buff.ly/grSY7Bj

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

You can't stop all the bad in the world, but you can stop measles. Ask about the MMR vaccine. #AskForVax #NIAM26

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Don’t let HPV be the scary part of growing up. HPV vaccination helps protect against the types of HPV that can lead to certain cancers. So future-you has one less thing to fear. Ask about the HPV vaccine for preteens, teens, and eligible adults. #AskForVax #VoicesForVaccines #NIAM26

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Dentists don't fix cars. Mechanics don't fix teeth. Influencers aren't vaccine experts. If you have questions about vaccines, ask your health care provider - a trusted, credible expert.

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Actualmente estamos buscando testimonios para nuestra Edición sobre la gripe de "Los padres Hablan.” Responda a la pregunta: “¿Por qué son importantes las vacunas contra la gripe para mí y mi familia?” Enviar su testimonio en formato de video o escrito y envíe a Lila.Wilford@childrenscolorado.org.

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Colorado Governor Jared Polis proclaimed that August in National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) in Colorado! NIAM is a chance for health organizations to come together and highlight the importance of vaccines for protecting people throughout their lives.

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🎒Getting ready for back-to-school? There’s a lot of vaccine information out there, and it can be difficult to know what to trust. Being “vaccine smart” starts with knowing where to find reliable, evidence-based information.

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Diseases can spread fast in school settings. Because of this, some vaccines are required for children to go to school. This fact sheet summarizes the requirements and arms parents with the facts so they can confidently vaccinate their child. Check it out:

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Fact Sheet: School Vaccine Requirements - Immunize Colorado

Vaccine-preventable diseases can spread quickly in school and child care settings. Because of this, some vaccines on the childhood immunization schedule are required for children to go to school.…

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Time is flying! It's almost time for kids to go back to school. Parents are preparing to register their kids for the year, part of which involves gathering immunization documentation. You may have heard Colorado kids are "forced" to get vaccines to attend school. This is false. Here are the facts:

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Immunization requirements to attend school (K-12)

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

It's #MisinformationMonday! Today we're talking autism and vaccines. Some people claim that the fact that they didn't see autistic people when they were growing up, but do now when children receive more vaccines, proves vaccines cause autism. This is false.

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

A new study out of the UK shows that among women 20-24, of whom 90% were vaccinated against HPV at age 12 or 13, there were no deaths from cervical cancer from 2020 to 2024.

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HPV vaccine means young women now have 'close to zero' risk of cervical cancer death

A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Summer's in full swing! Before long, families will be shopping for school supplies and signing kids up for after-school extracurricular activities. Avoid the back-to-school scramble and make well-child and vaccine appointments for your child toady! #BackToSchool

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Beat The Back-to-School Rush With Summer Vaccine Appointments

This blog post explains which vaccines are required for school, and how parents can make vaccine appointments during the summer to beat the back-to-school rush.

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Happy Monday, vaccine champions! We're back to tackle more vaccine misinformation. Today's myth is that vaccines are made on purpose to hurt people and make money for the medical industry. This is flawed in two ways:

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Let's keep Colorado healthy! With measles cases rising in the United States, making sure you are protected is key to keeping yourself and our community safe. Do your part! Find a vaccine provider near you at buff.ly/BwJ8GDg

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Many new parents worry about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Some people add unnecessarily to this fear by falsely claiming that there is a link between vaccines and SIDS.

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

In this TEDx talk, Aimee Bernard, PhD, an immunologist and Immunize Colorado board member, shares personal stories from her ‘science swear jar’ to reveal hard won lessons and explore what happens when communication is missing from graduate and medical education. Check it out --> buff.ly/JPOYvpp

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Confessions of a scientist: Science education needs communication training | Aimee Bernard | TEDxCU

We train scientists to advance knowledge and make exciting discoveries but not how to talk about their work to the public. In this TEDx talk, I share personal stories from my ‘science swear jar’ to…

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

A new study found that getting a COVID-19 vaccine reduced the likelihood of adverse cardiovascular events (like heart attacks and strokes) that were caused by getting a COVID infection AND those that were unrelated to a COVID infection.

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Covid vaccination cut risk of adverse heart events, large study finds

Covid vaccination was also tied to a nearly 24% reduction in all-cause cardiac events in a large study, surprising researchers.

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Concerns about how many vaccines kids get are circulating on social media. You might have heard claims that the vaccine schedule is "exploding." But this is false. ❌️

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Is your child protected from measles? Measles is very contagious. It can be serious, especially for young kids. In some cases, it can lead to brain swelling and even death. Luckily, two doses of the MMR vaccine provide 97% protection against measles! Learn more -->

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Measles

Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus. People can get measles just by being in a room where a person with measles has been, even up to two hours after that person has left the room.

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

A lot of protection happens before they’re 2! Babies can be protected from more than 16 serious diseases in their first couple years. Science-based information matters! With it, you can be confident in choosing vaccines for your baby. ✨ Learn more --> buff.ly/KK8P4pN #ForMyBaby

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Vaccine monitoring systems, like the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), are important to flag potential vaccine-related safety issues. But data from VAERS is often misrepresented to scare people. Let us explain:

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Curious how vaccines are made? The process often takes many years! This new fact sheet summarizes the vaccine development process and arms parents with the facts so they can be confident in their decision to vaccinate their child and #ImmunizeForGood! Check it out --> buff.ly/fiDSCxl

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Freedom lives in how we care for one another. This #MemorialDay, we remember those who gave their lives for our country, and honor them by helping keep our communities strong, healthy, and connected. ❤️💙 #WeThePeopleVax

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

It’s normal to have questions about vaccines. Questions like: Are they safe? What are the side effects? What diseases do they prevent?

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Immunize for Good

Respect the Facts. Protect Your Child. Immunize for Good.

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

A misleading rumor is circulating online that Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine can cause hantavirus. It is true that hantavirus is listed as an adverse event for the vaccine, but it is not a side effect. Vaccine side effects are things caused by the vaccine itself, like mild fever or sore arm.

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Can you protect your baby from vaccine-preventable diseases before they're born? YES! Getting vaccinated during pregnancy can pass antibodies onto your baby and help protect them in utero and during the first few months of life. Learn more from CDPHE: buff.ly/phN5mFS

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How Vaccines During Pregnancy Protect The Baby

Want to protect your baby before they are born? Several vaccines can provide partial immunity for your baby before birth. Talk to your health care provider to learn more. Learn more about vaccines…

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Vaccines help protect during pregnancy, at birth, and through the first few months of life until babies can build their own protection. Protect your baby through every early milestone. ✨ Learn more at buff.ly/DYxiZCf #ForMyBaby

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

The school year is quickly drawing to a close. It seems like the next school year is eons away. But the truth is, the 2026-27 school year will be here in a flash! To avoid the back-to-school scramble, families can beat the rush and make well-child and vaccine appointments for their child now.

immunizecolorado.org

Beat The Back-to-School Rush With Summer Vaccine Appointments - Immunize Colorado

The school year is quickly drawing to a close. Kids are turning in final projects, signing yearbooks, and cleaning out their desks and lockers. Parents are making arrangements for summer camp, play…

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

It's Monday, folks! Time to tackle some more vaccine misinformation. Today's topic? Blood donation.

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

April is Autism Acceptance Month, which is a great time to shed light on vaccine myths and misinformation that impact the autistic community. Learn the truth about autism and vaccine ingredients like aluminum and thimerosal on Team Vaccine (hint: vaccines do not cause autism!): buff.ly/5gDGz3Y

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The Truth About Vaccines: Part Two - Immunize Colorado

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and it’s a great time to shed light on vaccine myths and misinformation that impact the autistic community. Today, Team Vaccine continues our series on the truth…

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Love protects from the very beginning. We’re proud to support #ForMyBaby, Vaccinate Your Family’s new bilingual campaign focused on infant and maternal immunization. From pregnancy through baby’s first years, protection matters. Learn more at buff.ly/KxmSlHD

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Infant and Maternal Immunization Campaign 2026 - Vaccinate Your Family

Love protects from the VERY beginning. #ForMyBaby is a bilingual campaign created to support parents, caregivers, and families of babies and very young children with clear, accessible information…

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

"There's no vaccine against cancer." You might have heard someone say this. While it's true that there is no one universal vaccine to protect against all cancers, there are vaccines that protect against certain types of cancer.

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Did you know? Young babies need 9 vaccines by 9 months old to protect them from diseases like whooping cough, RSV, and flu. Vaccination is one of the best gifts you can give your little one! It sets them up for a healthy future. #NIIW2026 #9by9 Learn more: buff.ly/TbjDLEP

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Your baby’s protection starts today. The AAP recommends 9 vaccines by 9 months old: HepB (starting at birth), RV (starting at 2 months), DTaP, Hib, PCV, IPV, flu, COVID-19, and RSV. Ask your pediatrician for all 9 vaccines and keep your baby on track. #AskForVax #9by9 #NIIW

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Happy #MisinformationMonday! Today's topic: new vaccines. A new Lyme disease vaccine is sparking false claims online, including that it is unsafe, that mRNA vaccines are unsafe, and even that tick counts have increased because the vaccine maker released boxes of ticks into the wild to create demand.

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

From everyday moments to major milestones, staying healthy matters for adolescents. During Adolescent Immunization Action Week, learn how staying up to date on vaccines helps protect adolescents wherever life takes them: buff.ly/oYMJca1  #AIAW26 #Vaccines #PublicHealth

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

In a new article, Unbiased Science offers a comprehensive update on federal and state vaccine policy. It notes that Colorado Senate Bill 32, now signed into law, is "one of the most comprehensive pro-vaccine bills in the country." Read more: buff.ly/eKRlRe9

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The State of U.S. Vaccine Policy

A political retreat, an unanswered appeal, and states building their own guardrails

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Adolescence is full of milestones, growth, and busy days. Staying up to date on recommended vaccines helps support adolescent's health through it all.

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Teens are quick to notice a text. Their health deserves even more attention. This Adolescent Immunization Action Week, talk with your healthcare provider about vaccines so your teen can focus on learning, growing, and having fun. Learn more: buff.ly/oYMJca1  #AIAW26 #FamilyHealth #Vaccines

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Adolescents may be too busy to clean their messy room, but important health decisions can’t wait. This Adolescent Immunization Action Week, take talk with your teen and their healthcare provider about what vaccines they need to stay healthy: buff.ly/oYMJca1  #AIAW26 #PublicHealth #Vaccines

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Since 2002, the @ShotsforTotsandTeens program has provided 50,039 vaccines to nearly 20,000 patients! That's a ton of protection for Colorado kids. 🥳 Need vaccines for your little ones? Visit ShotsForTotsAndTeens.org to find vaccine clinics around the front range.

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

This April Fools' Day, don't get tricked into believing vaccine myths! Arm yourself with the facts and Immunize For Good: buff.ly/tmN9hX0

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

A myth has been circulating claiming that the MMR vaccine that prevents measles is more dangerous than measles itself. This is false. Here are the facts:

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Immunize Colorado @immunizecolorado.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

It's #ScienceAppreciationDay! Immunize Colorado board member Angie is grateful for the science of vaccines because they help keep her daughter -- and those around her -- protected from diseases that might mean hospitalization or worse. Why do you appreciate science?

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