Immunize Colorado
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Immunize Colorado works to protect Colorado families, schools, and communities from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Psst, it's Monday! That means it's time to tackle another vaccine myth. Today's claim is that the aluminum included in some vaccines builds up in our bodies and causes harm. This is false.
November 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Psst, it's Monday! That means it's time to tackle another vaccine myth. Today's claim is that the aluminum included in some vaccines builds up in our bodies and causes harm. This is false.
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Immunologist and Immunize Colorado board member, Aimee Pugh-Bernard, PHD, explains the difference between immunity that the body builds from getting an infection "out in the wild" and that from getting vaccines.
Vaccine Immunity vs. Infection Out in the Wild: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters - Immunology Explained
Aimee Pugh-Bernard, a mom of twins and immunologist, explains why immunity from vaccination is the only safe way to protect your children from infectious diseases.
immunologyexplained.aai.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Immunologist and Immunize Colorado board member, Aimee Pugh-Bernard, PHD, explains the difference between immunity that the body builds from getting an infection "out in the wild" and that from getting vaccines.
It’s autumn in Colorado! The leaves are falling and families are preparing for the winter holidays. And while fall brings lots of joy, it also marks the start of respiratory virus season–which isn’t so joyful.
November 5, 2025 at 8:29 PM
It’s autumn in Colorado! The leaves are falling and families are preparing for the winter holidays. And while fall brings lots of joy, it also marks the start of respiratory virus season–which isn’t so joyful.
A recent video is circulating that claims vaccines were not the reason polio stopped spreading in the U.S. In reality, polio vaccination was so successful that between 1955 (when the vaccine was introduced) and 1961, yearly cases dropped from 58,000 to just 161. By 1979, the U.S. was polio-free.
November 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
A recent video is circulating that claims vaccines were not the reason polio stopped spreading in the U.S. In reality, polio vaccination was so successful that between 1955 (when the vaccine was introduced) and 1961, yearly cases dropped from 58,000 to just 161. By 1979, the U.S. was polio-free.
Happy Halloween! We think the scariest things coming out this time of year are ghosts, goblins, and GERMS! Say "Boo" to the flu, COVID-19, and RSV with respiratory virus vaccines and make sure your loved ones stay safe and healthy this fall. 🎃👻
October 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Happy Halloween! We think the scariest things coming out this time of year are ghosts, goblins, and GERMS! Say "Boo" to the flu, COVID-19, and RSV with respiratory virus vaccines and make sure your loved ones stay safe and healthy this fall. 🎃👻
It’s officially autumn in Colorado! The leaves are changing, kids are picking out their Halloween costumes, and families are visiting pumpkin patches. And while October brings lots of joy, it also marks the start of respiratory virus season–which isn’t so joyful.
October 29, 2025 at 6:12 PM
It’s officially autumn in Colorado! The leaves are changing, kids are picking out their Halloween costumes, and families are visiting pumpkin patches. And while October brings lots of joy, it also marks the start of respiratory virus season–which isn’t so joyful.
COVID-19 is often mild, but some people get very sick. Older adults, pregnant people, and those with health conditions are at higher risk, but healthy adults and kids can also get very sick.
October 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
COVID-19 is often mild, but some people get very sick. Older adults, pregnant people, and those with health conditions are at higher risk, but healthy adults and kids can also get very sick.
Psst... it's #MisinformationModay! Today's topic: COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.
You may have heard that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines can change our DNA and cause cancer or autoimmune diseases. This is false! The truth is, this is biologically not possible.
You may have heard that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines can change our DNA and cause cancer or autoimmune diseases. This is false! The truth is, this is biologically not possible.
October 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Psst... it's #MisinformationModay! Today's topic: COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.
You may have heard that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines can change our DNA and cause cancer or autoimmune diseases. This is false! The truth is, this is biologically not possible.
You may have heard that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines can change our DNA and cause cancer or autoimmune diseases. This is false! The truth is, this is biologically not possible.
Flu can be wild, but a flu vaccine can help tame severe symptoms, reducing the risk of serious illness, hospitalization, and death! Get Vaccinated to help #FightFlu.
Learn more at: www.nfid.org/flu
Learn more at: www.nfid.org/flu
October 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Flu can be wild, but a flu vaccine can help tame severe symptoms, reducing the risk of serious illness, hospitalization, and death! Get Vaccinated to help #FightFlu.
Learn more at: www.nfid.org/flu
Learn more at: www.nfid.org/flu
RSV can be dangerous for babies and toddlers. In fact, around 70,000 children are hospitalized with RSV every year. Luckily, there are options to protect babies from RSV! Here's the skinny:
October 14, 2025 at 5:23 PM
RSV can be dangerous for babies and toddlers. In fact, around 70,000 children are hospitalized with RSV every year. Luckily, there are options to protect babies from RSV! Here's the skinny:
Psst, it's Monday, and it's time to tackle some vaccine misinformation. Today's myth is that vaccines weaken the immune system. This is untrue. In fact, vaccines strengthen immunity! Scientists have studied vaccines very carefully over decades and found no proof that vaccines hurt the immune system.
October 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Psst, it's Monday, and it's time to tackle some vaccine misinformation. Today's myth is that vaccines weaken the immune system. This is untrue. In fact, vaccines strengthen immunity! Scientists have studied vaccines very carefully over decades and found no proof that vaccines hurt the immune system.
Happy October 1st! Flu season is upon us, and now is the time to get protected with an annual flu shot. Everyone 6 months and older should get one by Halloween (October 31st).
October 1, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Happy October 1st! Flu season is upon us, and now is the time to get protected with an annual flu shot. Everyone 6 months and older should get one by Halloween (October 31st).
Some people falsely claimed that combination vaccines are unsafe. The truth is, extensive research has shown that combination vaccines, like MMRV and Tdap, are very safe.
September 29, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Some people falsely claimed that combination vaccines are unsafe. The truth is, extensive research has shown that combination vaccines, like MMRV and Tdap, are very safe.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has, until recently, been the gold standard for vaccine guidance in the U.S. Last week, the committee (which now consists of members with histories of spreading vaccine misinformation) met to discuss MMRV, hepatitis B, and COVID-19 vaccines.
September 22, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has, until recently, been the gold standard for vaccine guidance in the U.S. Last week, the committee (which now consists of members with histories of spreading vaccine misinformation) met to discuss MMRV, hepatitis B, and COVID-19 vaccines.
At Immunize Colorado, we know that:
✅ Scientific evidence is important.
💉 Vaccines save lives.
💛 Access to vaccines results in safer communities.
👨👩👦 The majority of parents support vaccines.
✅ Scientific evidence is important.
💉 Vaccines save lives.
💛 Access to vaccines results in safer communities.
👨👩👦 The majority of parents support vaccines.
They're About to Vote on Your Kids' Vaccines
MMRV, hepatitis B birth dose, COVID vaccines—will you still have access to them?
theunbiasedscipod.substack.com
September 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
At Immunize Colorado, we know that:
✅ Scientific evidence is important.
💉 Vaccines save lives.
💛 Access to vaccines results in safer communities.
👨👩👦 The majority of parents support vaccines.
✅ Scientific evidence is important.
💉 Vaccines save lives.
💛 Access to vaccines results in safer communities.
👨👩👦 The majority of parents support vaccines.
COVID-19 cases are on the rise, and you might wonder: Do I need a COVID-19 vaccine?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) have released COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for this year:
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) have released COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for this year:
September 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
COVID-19 cases are on the rise, and you might wonder: Do I need a COVID-19 vaccine?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) have released COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for this year:
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) have released COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for this year:
Yesterday, Florida announced plans to become the first state to end school vaccine requirements. This news is alarming and could put people at risk. You might be thinking "Why are school vaccine requirements so important?" Here are the facts:
September 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Yesterday, Florida announced plans to become the first state to end school vaccine requirements. This news is alarming and could put people at risk. You might be thinking "Why are school vaccine requirements so important?" Here are the facts:
You work hard all year! Don’t let illness set you back. Vaccinations help prevent sick days and costly doctor visits. This #LaborDay, take a moment to protect your health and your wallet.
Check to make sure you’re up-to-date on health-protecting vaccinations.
#HappyLaborDay #WeThePeopleVax
Check to make sure you’re up-to-date on health-protecting vaccinations.
#HappyLaborDay #WeThePeopleVax
September 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
You work hard all year! Don’t let illness set you back. Vaccinations help prevent sick days and costly doctor visits. This #LaborDay, take a moment to protect your health and your wallet.
Check to make sure you’re up-to-date on health-protecting vaccinations.
#HappyLaborDay #WeThePeopleVax
Check to make sure you’re up-to-date on health-protecting vaccinations.
#HappyLaborDay #WeThePeopleVax
Vaccines turned “outbreak” from a word that used to empty schools into just another thing kids learn about in health class. With more cases of diseases like measles happening across the U.S., staying up to date with vaccines can keep outbreaks out of school -- and kids in! #NIAM2025
August 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Vaccines turned “outbreak” from a word that used to empty schools into just another thing kids learn about in health class. With more cases of diseases like measles happening across the U.S., staying up to date with vaccines can keep outbreaks out of school -- and kids in! #NIAM2025
Happy Monday! We're back with another round of #MisinformationMonday. Today's topic? The hepatitis B birth dose.
Some people wonder why a vaccine to protect against hepatitis B is recommended for babies at birth. The truth is, hepatitis B is not just a sexually transmitted infection.
Some people wonder why a vaccine to protect against hepatitis B is recommended for babies at birth. The truth is, hepatitis B is not just a sexually transmitted infection.
August 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Happy Monday! We're back with another round of #MisinformationMonday. Today's topic? The hepatitis B birth dose.
Some people wonder why a vaccine to protect against hepatitis B is recommended for babies at birth. The truth is, hepatitis B is not just a sexually transmitted infection.
Some people wonder why a vaccine to protect against hepatitis B is recommended for babies at birth. The truth is, hepatitis B is not just a sexually transmitted infection.
This week, the Vaccine Integrity Project out of the University of Minnesota shared insights from its thorough review of nearly 600 studies on COVID-19, RSV, and flu vaccines. The review showed no new safety concerns or drops in effectiveness for these vaccines.
August 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
This week, the Vaccine Integrity Project out of the University of Minnesota shared insights from its thorough review of nearly 600 studies on COVID-19, RSV, and flu vaccines. The review showed no new safety concerns or drops in effectiveness for these vaccines.
Immunology professor (and Immunize Colorado board member) Aimee Bernard was on KOA radio this morning to talk about mRNA research funding cuts.
Listen to the segment: buff.ly/8umSYkG
Listen to the segment: buff.ly/8umSYkG
CU Immunology Prof Dr Aimee Bernard discusses mRNA research funding cuts | KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM | Colorado's Morning News with Marty Lenz & Jeana Gondek
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August 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Immunology professor (and Immunize Colorado board member) Aimee Bernard was on KOA radio this morning to talk about mRNA research funding cuts.
Listen to the segment: buff.ly/8umSYkG
Listen to the segment: buff.ly/8umSYkG
Today we're highlighting two of our state's vaccine champions, Dr. David Higgins, a pediatrician, and Dr. Aimee Bernard, an immunologist. When they show up to work, vaccine science and policy become easier to understand, myths get busted, and kids are better protected from preventable diseases.
August 12, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Today we're highlighting two of our state's vaccine champions, Dr. David Higgins, a pediatrician, and Dr. Aimee Bernard, an immunologist. When they show up to work, vaccine science and policy become easier to understand, myths get busted, and kids are better protected from preventable diseases.
It's Monday, which means we're back to tackle another vaccine myth! Today's topic? Smallpox.
Some people think the smallpox vaccine didn't work. Let's break down the facts.
Some people think the smallpox vaccine didn't work. Let's break down the facts.
August 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
It's Monday, which means we're back to tackle another vaccine myth! Today's topic? Smallpox.
Some people think the smallpox vaccine didn't work. Let's break down the facts.
Some people think the smallpox vaccine didn't work. Let's break down the facts.