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mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social @mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Today's the day! Love science? Care about public health? Please join us! We've lined up a fabulous panel! It's not too late to register: tinyurl.com/actionforum26
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The State of Vaccines Action Forum: Building on the Hilleman Legacy. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
The 2026 State of Vaccines Action Forum is an annual event bringing together a national audience around the shared goal of protecting communities from vaccine-preventable disease. Held in honor of Mon...
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mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social @mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Concerned about vaccine policies? Please join us on Thursday, 8/27, to learn more! And help us celebrate Outstanding Montanan, Dr. Maurice Hilleman! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
The State of Vaccines Action Forum: Building on the Hilleman Legacy. Thursday, August 27 2-3 PM EDT on Zoom. Featuring: Paul Offit, MD, Director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Kirsten Hilleman Pro-Vaccine advocate and youngest daughter of Dr. Maurice Hilleman; Demetre Daskalakis, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Office of the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center; Jess Steier, DrPH, CEO Unbiased Science, Exec. Dir. Center for Unbiased Science and Health. Register: Tinyurl.com/actionforum26. American Families for Vaccines Logo; Montana Families for Vaccines Logo; Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Logo; Unbiased Science Logo.
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mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social @mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
MTFV is hosting a Helena Meet & Greet! Join us for a family-friendly evening of fun, conversation, food, and beverages at Reeder’s Alley on Tuesday, July 28 from 5pm to 8:00pm. We hope to see you there! RSVP here: www.mtfamiliesforvaccines.org/event
Text: Helena Meet & Greet; Reeder's Alley; July 18, 5:00pm to 8:00pm; Food, Beverages, Fun and Conversation
Image: A photo of Reeder's Alley in Helena and the Montana Families for Vaccines logo
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mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social @mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Thanks to Helena Indian Alliance for organizing this fun downtown Helena event! Come see us!
Community Health Fair; July 24, 2026, 10am-2pm; Helena Walking Mall; The event is free and open to the public; To sign up as a vendor, email info@hia-mt.org; Helena Indian Alliance; Image: vendors tabling along a sidewalk.
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Dorit Reiss @doritreiss.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
"But there are limits to what we accept when other people are at risk. .... This is completely preventable." A nurse reminds us - in the context of the measles outbreak in Utah - that when your choices harm others, there can be limits. via @sltrib.com www.sltrib.com/opinion/comm...
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Voices: There are limits to empathy in Utah’s measles outbreak
“We need a renewed commitment to the idea that our health decisions affect more than just ourselves,” Andy Munguia writes in an op-ed.
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Dorit Reiss @doritreiss.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Flu Death at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas: Military confirmed that a recruit died of influenza. open.substack.com/pub/stopanti... via @aboutpediatrics.bsky.social
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Flu Death at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas
Tragically, a flu death has been confirmed at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas after Pete Hegseth removed a flu vaccine mandate.
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mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social @mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Freedom gives us the opportunity to build healthy families, strong communities, and a brighter future. As we celebrate America's 250th anniversary, we honor the progress that has helped generations thrive. #WeThePeopleVax #Happy4thOfJuly
Background photo of an American flag. The white text reads: 250 Years Strong Protecting Our Future Together. #WeThePeopleVax logo and Montana Families for Vaccines logo at the bottom.
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Becky Ancira Robertson @ancirabecky.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
www.medicaldaily.com/h5n1-bird-fl...
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H5N1 Bird Flu Confirmed in Poultry Across 12 States — Dallas's Egg and Poultry Supply Chain Faces Disruption and Food Price Pressure as Summer Heats Up
USDA confirmed H5N1 in commercial poultry flocks across 12 states in 2026. The outbreak is creating supply disruptions and price pressure on eggs and poultry in major cities, including Dallas and Fort...
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Microbes.Info @microbesinfo.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
💉🦠 U.S. #Measles incidences continue to rise, highlighting the importance of #vaccination and rapid public #health response to prevent further spread. #PublicHealth #Infections #Vaccines #Virus #Microsky via @theguardian.com
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US measles cases pass 2,000 this year as outbreak nears worst in decades
Outbreak driven by falling vaccination and misinformation as federal public health cuts hamper state response
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Dorit Reiss @doritreiss.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Maurice Hilleman's lifesaving impact with vaccines still lingers: "Over a 60-year career, Hilleman (1919-2005) developed over 40 vaccines. His research saved about 8 million lives a year, according to some estimates." www.msn.com/en-us/health...
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Indiana Immunization Coalition @vaccinatein.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
📲 We live in a fast-paced world of information overload. We see it, click it, read it, and share it. Read our blog post for some best practices and tips to ensure that what you consume and share is accurate and helpful.
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Social Media: A Guide to Sharing Responsibly - Vaccinate Indiana
Social Media has become a large part of our daily lives. Sharing factual content plays an important role in combatting vaccine misinformation.
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mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social @mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
It's Primary time in Montana! You can find out which candidates have responded to our survey and shown their pro-vaccine stances at: www.mtfamiliesforvaccines.org/vote26
A light blue banner on the top with the MT Families for Vaccines logo and text "Vote For Vaccines". The black and white photo underneath depicts early six 1900's women holding VOTE signs.
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mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social @mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
HPV Vaccine = Cancer Prevention ‼️
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T. Neil Ku, MD, FSHEA, FIDSA @kutneil.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
With much of the news focusing on the Andes (hantavirus) and Bundibugyo (ebolavirus) viruses, U.S. residents are still more likely to encounter the measles virus. And unlike infections caused by the first two viruses, measles is vaccine preventable. #publichealth www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/cdc-...
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CDC confirms 59 new measles cases, 1,952 total
The US is inching closer to surpassing last year’s total in just the first half of 2026.
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mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social @mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
This Memorial Day, we remember those who gave their lives for the freedoms we share. 🇺🇸 The freedom to gather. 🇺🇸 To live. 🇺🇸 To care for one another. We honor them by keeping our communities strong and caring for each other every day. #WeThePeopleVax
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Microbes.Info @microbesinfo.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
💉🦠 A #diphtheria #outbreak in #Australia’s Northern Territory has spread to multiple states, prompting renewed public #health responses and #vaccination efforts. #PublicHealth #Epidemiology #Infections via @9news.bsky.social
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Urgent vaccine warning amid 'biggest outbreak in decades' of rare disease
Australia's top medical body is urging people to ensure they are fully vaccinated against diphtheria, as th...
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mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social @mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
MT Families for Vaccines recently won the MT Public Health Assoc. 2026 President's Award. To be recognized by Montana’s public health leadership, people we deeply respect, is an incredible honor. Learn more about our work here: www.mtfamiliesforvaccines.org
Photo of Kimberly Dudik, MPHA President-Elect; Erin Harris, MTFV Co-Director; Niki Graham, MPHA President; Kristi Akleman, MPHA Past-PresidentPhoto of Niki Graham, MPHA President; Kimberly Dudik, MPHA President-Elect, Dr. Greg Holzman; Erin Harris, MTFV Co-Director; Kiely Lammers, former MTFV Director; Kristi Akleman, MPHA Past-PresidentPhoto of MTFV Co-Directors: Anne Langdji, Kelly Parsley, Erin Harris
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Indiana Immunization Coalition @vaccinatein.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
"These findings support the continued use of pediatric COVID-19 vaccination... and underscore the role of mRNA vaccines in preventing severe pediatric disease as SARS-CoV-2 continues to evolve." www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/pfi...
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Pfizer, Moderna COVID vaccines 70% to 76% effective against severe illness in kids in 2022, data suggest
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mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social @mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
“When enough members of a community carry and transmit the true stories of what vaccines made possible, something shifts. Not immunity through antibodies, but immunity through narrative. A shared story that interrupts the false story before it takes hold.”
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mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social @mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Montana is cattle country, and our cattle are vaccinated!
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Wisconsin Families for Vaccines @wifamilies4vax.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
While respiratory virus season is winding down, we are still experiencing moderate levels of RSV here in Wisconsin. Today, we’re sharing a few things to know about this virus and how to protect your loved ones.
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Indiana Immunization Coalition @vaccinatein.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
"Men and boys who received the HPV vaccine from ages nine to 26 were nearly 50% less likely to develop cancers of the head and neck, esophagus, anus, or penis" www.cidrap.umn.edu/human-papill...
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New research highlights strong benefits of HPV vaccines beyond cervical cancer
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Louisiana Families for Vaccines @lafamilies4vax.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
HB926 would weaken protections that have kept preventable diseases out of our communities for decades. Tell our lawmakers: Weak vaccine laws can bring back measles, polio & more. Why would we risk it? Send a message now—it only takes a moment. lafamiliesforvaccines.quorum.us/campaign/oppose-hb926
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Dorit Reiss @doritreiss.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Polio has no cure. The vaccine is the only way to save lives. | Opinion www.usatoday.com/story/opinio... via @usatoday.com @ponistra.bsky.social
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Polio has no cure. The vaccine is the only way to save lives. | Opinion
Polio remains only in the global regions where vaccine rates are low. The U.S. should take heed.
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WV Families for Vaccines @wvfams4imm.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that affects the throat and can make it hard to breathe. Before vaccines, it was a leading cause of death in children. Thanks to routine vaccines (DTaP/Tdap), cases dropped dramatically—but it still exists and can return where vaccination rates fall.
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mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social @mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
#AIAW26 is ending but the work to support adolescent immunization continues. Conversations between adolescents, families and healthcare professionals help foster confidence about the vaccines young people need. Let's protect a healthier future for adolescents! Learn more: unity4teenvax.org/aiaw26/
Keep the conversation going! Talk to your healthcare provider. Learn more at unity4teenvax.org. April 6-10 Adolescent Immunization Action Week #AIAW26. UNITY United for Adolescent Vaccination. Montana Families for Vaccines. Graphic image: white background with neon pink, green and blue designs.
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mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social @mtfamilies4vax.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: unity4teenvax.org/aiaw26/ #AIAW26 #Vaccines #PublicHealth
Text: On the move? Stay up-to-date. April 6-10 Adolescent Immunization Action Week #AIAW26. Photo: Four smiling adolescent children running outside of a school, wearing school backpacks.
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mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social @mtfamilies4vax.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. Learn more about vaccines recommended for adolescents and talk with a doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. unity4teenvax.org/aiaw26/
Text: Protection follows you wherever you go. April 6-10 Adolescent Immunization Action Week #AIAW265. Image: A sunny summer day. Three smiling children who have stopped the bikes they are riding and are putting their hands up in the air in celebration. They are wearing their helmets.
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mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social @mtfamilies4vax.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 recommended vaccines so adolescents can focus on learning, growing, and having fun. Learn more at unity4teenvax.org/aiaw26/ #FamilyHealth
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Adolescent Immunization Action Week 2025
Adolescent Immunization Action Week (#AIAW25) will take place April 7-11, 2025. Find tools and resources to help spread awareness and improve adolescent vaccination.
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Dorit Reiss @doritreiss.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Science is not neutral: The rubella vaccine and the attack on public health www.wsws.org/en/articles/... via @benjaminmateus.bsky.social
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Science is not neutral: The rubella vaccine and the attack on public health
Stanley Plotkin, the virologist whose RA 27/3 rubella vaccine has immunized hundreds of millions of children worldwide, has reacted to the ongoing dismantling of public health with undisguised despair...
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mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social @mtfamilies4vax.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 a moment to talk with your adolescent and their healthcare provider about what vaccines are recommended for them to stay healthy: unity4teenvax.org/aiaw26
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Adolescent Immunization Action Week 2025
Adolescent Immunization Action Week (#AIAW25) will take place April 7-11, 2025. Find tools and resources to help spread awareness and improve adolescent vaccination.
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mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social @mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/shi...
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Study suggests shingles shot may help prevent heart attack and stroke
Growing research suggests that the shingles vaccine may offer health benefits beyond preventing shingles. A new study suggests that the vaccine may help to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular even...
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Voices for Vaccines @voices4vaccines.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Best friends forever (with the help of vaccines)
Vaccines save people, and their best friends from disease.
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Dorit Reiss @doritreiss.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Nation's vaccine schedule in limbo as RFK Jr.'s overhaul goes through the court: substantial confusion and damage remains, explains @erikaedwards.bsky.social www.nbcnews.com/health/healt... via @nbcnews.com
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Covid and flu shots in limbo as Trump administration mulls appeal over vaccine panel
After a federal judge temporarily blocked childhood vaccination changes, the influential advisory group can’t meet or give new guidance to doctors.
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Oregon Families for Vaccines @orfamilies4vax.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are honoring women whose leadership, advocacy, research, and Public Health work have shaped vaccines and access as we know it. Source: www.one.org/stories/8-women-who-mad…
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American Families for Vaccines @familiesforvaccines.org · 18/03/2026
This week, we’re taking time to raise awareness about Long COVID—a chronic condition affecting millions that is often misunderstood, but is nevertheless real, measurable, and supported by scientific evidence. The symptoms aren’t always visible, but their impact is significant, shaping daily life.
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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
With vaccine schedules back in the headlines, know what’s stayed the same: Getting vaccinated continues to be the safest way to protect your children & others from preventable illnesses. Learn more: www.healthychildren.org/English/safe.... FAQs (we know it’s a lot of text, but it’s important):
Why has the childhood vaccine schedule (immunization schedule) changed? Has disease risk or vaccine safety changed? No, there is no new information and no changes in vaccine safety or risk of diseases. Vaccines continue to be the best way to protect your children from several illnesses, including illnesses that can cause long-term health damage, disability, and death. Delaying or skipping vaccination increases your child’s risk of illness and contributes to more viruses spreading in the community. Medical groups endorse the American Academy of Pediatrics Immunization Schedule, which includes vaccines removed from the federal schedule. Why does my child need vaccines even if they can still get sick after getting vaccinated? Although no vaccine will prevent 100% of infections, vaccines significantly reduce your child’s risk of getting sick or experiencing severe illness if they do get sick. For example, 93% of people who had measles in 2025 had no confirmed measles vaccinations. In the 2024-2025 flu season, almost 90% of children who died from the flu were not fully vaccinated. Vaccines are an essential tool for protecting your child from deadly preventable illnesses.I heard vaccines have side effects. Why should I risk it? All vaccines and medications can have side effects, but vaccine side effects are almost always mild and go away within a few days. Your child is significantly more likely to experience serious illness or death from preventable illnesses than from vaccines. When choosing between getting vaccinated or risking illness, it is dangerous to choose the option that is significantly more likely to hurt your child. Vaccines are thoroughly tested for safety and serious side effects are extremely rare. Vaccines are the best choice to keep your child safe and alive.If your vaccine protects your child, why do you care if my child is also vaccinated? Everyone who chooses to get vaccinated protects themselves and the people around them. Some people are unable to be vaccinated because they are too young, have certain medical conditions, are pregnant (some vaccines are safe to receive during pregnancy, and some are not), or other reasons, and they rely on the people around them staying healthy in order for them to stay healthy as well. In 2025, a child died from SSPE, a fatal brain disease that develops as a result of having measles. This child was infected with measles when they were still too young to be vaccinated. Getting vaccinated protects children like this, and it also contributes to herd immunity, meaning that when more people are vaccinated, the virus has fewer chances to spread, and outbreaks like the 2025 measles outbreak do not occur.
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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
If you are opposed to having yet another charlatan in the U.S. government and do not want Casey Means to be confirmed, you can join @defendpublichealth.bsky.social in opposing her by taking a couple of minutes to send a letter to your elected representatives.
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Oppose Nomination of Casey Means for Surgeon General
The Senate HELP Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on the nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. Surgeon General on Wednesday, February 25th. While we were hoping this nomination was dead, i...
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The American Academy of Pediatrics @ameracadpeds.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Dr. Alex Cvijanovich shares the story of a child she treated with measles complications 20 years ago. She hopes to never see such a devastating death again in her career, but with measles cases on the rise and vaccination rates decreasing, she is concerned. www.theatlantic.com/health/2026/...
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mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social @mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Exciting news! We’re launching a new resource for advocates, lawmakers, partners, and members of the media: the Vaccine Policy Atlas. This tool shows how state laws are tied to recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Swipe to learn more!
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mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social @mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Medical History Conf. March 25 4–7 pm Join MT WWAMI for an evening exploring the life and legacy of Dr. Maurice Hilleman and the history and future of vaccines. Museum of the Rockies, Hager Auditorium Free and open to the public RSVP by 3/11/26: wwami@montana.edu Drop-ins welcome
Flyer: Montana WWAMI and the Volney Steel Endowment Fund at Montana State University present The Montana Medical History Conference, "The Life and Legacy of Dr. Maurice Hilleman: The Story of the History and Future of Vaccines", Wednesday, March 25, 2026 4PM-7PM, Hager Auditorium of the Museum of the Rockies, 600 W. Kagy Blvd, Bozeman, MT. Please RSVP by March 11 to wwami@montana.edu. Drop-ins welcome! Free and open to the public. Light refreshments provided. Featured speakers: Dr. Barbara Kuter, Prime Vaccine Consulting, LLC; Dr. David Taylor, Bozeman Health; Dr. Jennifer Reich, University of Colorado; Carina Beck, Hilleman Scholars Program
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mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social @mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
"The U.S. is heading down a dangerous path. The health and lives of our children—and all of us—relies on the protections we have developed and benefited from for decades." time.com/7380102/rfk-...
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The Measles Surge Is Just the Beginning
Federal changes to the childhood vaccine schedule are making preventable diseases harder to stop, writes Sophia Newcomer.
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mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social @mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Nonexhaustive list, but exhausting timeline. #vaccineswork #vaxyourfam
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mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social @mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Sigh. Check your family's vaccine status! Stay current on vaccines in order to keep you and your loved ones safe from preventable infectious disease. www.reuters.com/business/hea...
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Measles cases in South Carolina rise by 12 to 962, state health department says
South Carolina reported a surge to 962 measles cases on Tuesday, state health data showed, including 12 additional infections since Friday, as officials warned the widening outbreak could last weeks o...
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mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social @mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
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
Painting of George Washington on a horse in winter surrounded by cold looking troops. Text reads: Public health has been patriotic from the start. To win our freedom, George Washington ordered smallpox inoculation in 1777. #WeThePeopleVax
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Dorit Reiss @doritreiss.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Meningococcal vaccines removal harms kids: "Three types of vaccines available in the USA prevent rare but extremely deadly meningococcal diseases. I guess [] Robert F Kennedy Jr wants to Make Meningitis Great Again." www.skepticalraptor.com/skepticalrap... via @skepticalraptor.bsky.social
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Meningococcal vaccines removal from CDC guidance harms kids
Removal of meningococcal vaccines from the CDC vaccine schedule will harm children. Meningococcal disease, although rare, can be deadly.
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Dorit Reiss @doritreiss.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
"As US officials move to restrict vaccines, including the shots to prevent ...(RSV), more evidence is emerging...the jabs reduce hospitalizations." Nobody quite understands why HHS thinks more kids hospitalized makes them healthier. via @melodyschreiber.com www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Evidence shows benefit of RSV vaccines as Trump officials push restrictions
Shots to prevent respiratory syncytial virus recommended only for high-risk babies even as experts hail jabs’ success
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mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social @mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
We have all the tools we need to prevent cervical cancer today. With early vaccination and regular screening with Pap and HPV tests, cervical cancer is preventable. #endHPVcancer www.nccc-online.org
A world without cervical cancer is possible (image of a teal colored ribbon and the Montana Families for Vaccines logo)
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Almost one in 10 people who visited a doctor in the U.S. in the week ending on December 27 were there for flulike symptoms, according to new data
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This Year’s Flu Season Just Surpassed a Grim New Record
Almost one in 10 people who visited a doctor in the U.S. in the week ending on December 27 were there for flulike symptoms, according to new data
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mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social @mtfamilies4vax.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Save the date! MTFV will be in Anaconda, Montana, on January 29! We are partnering with Anaconda-Deer Lodge Public Health and Anaconda Rotary to present a showing of "Hilleman: A Perilous Quest to Save the World's Children." We look forward to seeing you there!
Film Screening + Community Conversation. Hilleman: A Perilous Quest to Save the World's Children. Montana Native. Global Impact. Local Voices. Join us for a special community evening at the Washoe Theater featuring a documentary about Dr. Maurice Hilleman, a Montana native whose work helped save millions of children worldwide through vaccine development. This event is an opportunity to learn, reflect, and recognize the people in our community who work every day to protect the health of others. January 29th, 5:30 PM, Washoe Theater, 305 Main St, Anaconda, MT, FREE ADMISSION
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