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Good food, great company, no germs please! Make sure you’re up to date on your flu, COVID-19, and RSV shots before Thanksgiving. It’s the easiest way to give your family the gift
of good health. #WeThePeopleVax
November 22, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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CDC’s misinformation about vaccines, autism, and science cannot go unchallenged.
CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is accepting comments ahead of their next meeting—this is our chance to set the record straight.
Submit your comment today: familiesforvaccines.org/acipdec25
Image: A woman making a fist. Text: Misinformation. RFK Jr's agenda puts us all at risk. Tell our lawmakers to speak up. -American Families for Vaccines Image: woman holding a megaphone. Text: Acess to vaccines is at risk. Add you comment to ACIP now. -American Families for Vaccines
November 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, and American Psychiatric Academy agree: Vaccines do not cause autism.
Decades of rigorous research have failed to provide credible scientific evidence linking vaccines to autism. Vaccines are among the most effective tools we have to keep people, especially infants and children, healthy and out of hospitals. Continued claims about a vaccine-autism link risk public health by causing people to delay or defer vaccination out of fear. -AAFP American Academy of Family Physicians "The conclusion is clear and unambiguous: There's no link between vaccines and autism. We call on the CDC to stop wasting government resources to amplify false claims that sow doubt in one of the best tools we have to keep children healthy and thriving: routine immunizations. -AAP American Academy of Pediatricians President Dr. Susan J. Kressly It is essential that the administration prioritizes evidence-based support for individuals on the autism spectrum and invests in long-term comprehensive research about the disorder. Vaccines do not cause autism. Claims of any such association have been repeatedly discredited in peer reviewed studies. Autism is a complex disorder, and it is incorrect to imply that a handful of studies have established causation. A strong base of evidence shows that acetaminophen, when taken as directed, is safe for use during pregnancy. Any decisions around a course of treatment should be determined by a patient and their doctor. Leucovorin (folinic acid) has not been a recommended treatment for autism. It will require many more years of research before we know if leucovorin is an appropriate treatment for individuals with autism. Autism spectrum disorders exist on a spectrum of neurodiversity. The country must focus its resources on expanding access to care and to building the evidence-base for future treatments. -American Psychiatric Association
November 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Roll up your sleeve. Protect your health, honor our heroes.
🇺🇸#WeThePeopleVax
Photo of a soldier in camo with a child on his shoulders who is holding an american flag. Text reads: Honor our Heroes. Veterans Day. Protect Your Health. And a #WethePeopleVax logo
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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COVID-19 isn’t gone — and it still impacts the most vulnerable. 🌿

🆕 Fall 2025: a new JN.1-based vaccine (LP.8.1) arrives to better match circulating viruses. One visit can cover COVID, flu, & RSV protection.

✅ Stronger protection, one appointment.
#RootedInProtection
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Background photo of a family looking at a photo album. Text reads: COVID-19 isn't gone. Higher risk groups include: Anyone with chronic health conditions or a compromised immune system; older adults; pregnant women; babies under 2; updated vaccines protect against severe illness, hospitalization & death. The higher your risk, the more you can benefit from a vaccine. Logo: Vaccinate Your Family #RootedInProtection
November 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Vaccines help protect the vulnerable, like Beckett!
October 14, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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The change of seasons reminds us of what matters most: family, health, and the simple rituals that keep us well. A yearly flu vaccine:
🌱 Cuts kids' risk of hospitalization in half
🌱 Shields adults 50+ from severe illness
🌱 Safeguards newborns protection passed from mom during pregnancy
#VaxYourFam
Text reads: One flu shot each year protects: Children: Cuts hospitalizations in half Adults: Lowers risk of illness & death Newborns: Antibodies passed from mom during pregnancy Vaccinate Your Family #Rooted in Protections Background Photo: A mother carrying a baby down a wooded path.
October 13, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Thank you all for a wonderful #NIAM2025 🙌

Vaccines protect us all the time, so we’ll keep sharing more about them long after August. But to end the month, here is the team that keeps us going all year round!
A group of approximately 20 people standing in the rotuda area of the Montana Capitol holding signs promoting vaccines. "Vaccines Save Lives" "Herd Immunity Looks Good on Me" and "Free From Polio Since the 70s"
September 1, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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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
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August 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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The most life-saving vaccines of 2025-26 will probably be the flu and COVID shots. Yet they’re the ones people debate getting every single year. Let’s give them the credit they deserve.

#NIAM2025
Don't "maybe" your Flu and COVID vaccines. #1 on most adult lives saved list #1 on too few to-do lists Even though flu and COVID vaccines routinely save more lives each year than almost any other immunizations given to US adults, most people still treat them as a maybe. Montana Families for Vaccines logo of a mamma black bear with a bear cub lounging on her back (it's cute)
August 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Vaccines turned “outbreak” from a word that emptied schools into just another thing kids learn about in health class. They don’t need a real life example.

#NIAM2025
August 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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The Vaccines for Children program isn’t just policy—it’s proof that America has long believed vaccination is so important that cost should never be a barrier. That’s the kind of commitment that saves lives.

#NIAM2025
August 26, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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Through organizations like The Task Force Global Health, America has been at the forefront of getting vaccines to kids worldwide. That work has saved millions of lives, and is something to be proud of.

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America's History with Vaccines: Global Health. The Task Force for Global Health, an organization started by former CDC staff, has been helping vaccinate kids around the globe for decades, saving countless lives. They still do it to this day, and are headquartered in Atlanta.
August 26, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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Hepatitis B can affect anyone, but universal vaccination means no one has to wonder if they’re protected. Protect everyone from birth, and we can eliminate this disease entirely.

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Every year in the United States: 13,300 people get acute hepatitis B; 14,000 people are diagnosed with chronic hep B; tens of thousands more go undiagnosed. We have a nearly 100% effective vaccine. Universal vaccination makes sure no one needlessly gets this disease.
August 22, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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Diseases like pertussis, hep A, and meningitis are shadows of their former selves thanks to vaccination. But they’re still around, waiting for gaps in immunity to fill.

#NIAM2025
Some bugs are just waiting around to find a gap and cause an outbreak. Make sure you've got: Tdap Boosters, Hepatitis A Vaccine, MMR Vaccine, Varicella Vaccine, Meningococcal Vaccines. (And the Montana Families for Vaccines logo with a black bear cub with it's mom.)
August 21, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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Pregnancy puts you at higher risk from certain infections, even if you’ve always been healthy before. Vaccines step in to provide the protection your body might not be able to give on its own.

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Pregnancy raises the stakes for Mom and baby. Pregnancy changes the immune system, making infections like flu, COVID, and whooping cough hit harder. Vaccines give mom the backup she needs and help her pass protective antibodies to her baby. Protect two generations with one visit.
August 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Vaccines have science on their side, but they also need advocates on their side. Here are some organizations you can support that do work on pro-vaccine policy.

#NIAM2025
You can advocate for community immunity. These organizations are speaking up across the country. American Academy of Pediatrics. Vaccinate Your Family. American Families for Vaccines. American Society for Meningitis Prevention. Montana Families for Vaccines.
August 16, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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It’s National Immunization Awareness Month! Join us in celebrating by honoring the remarkable legacy of Dr. Maurice Hilleman—widely recognized as the father of modern vaccines. Dr. Hilleman was born and raised in Miles City, Montana! Register to attend at: www.mtfamiliesforvaccines.org/film25
Photo of Dr. Maurice Hilleman receiving a vaccine. Text reads: Join us for a screening of the award-winning fim "Hilleman: A Perilous Quest to Save the World's Children. Register to see the film at mtfamiliesforvaccines.org/film25. Panel Discussion Friday August 22 11PT 2MT 1CT 2ET. Sponsored by The Vaccine Makers Project, Montana Families for Vaccines, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, American Families for Vaccines.
August 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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An upcoming event from the University of Montana’s Public Health Training Center: "Back-to-School in a Time of Measles Resurgence: Community Protection Through Vaccination." This virtual webinar will be held from 6-8pm on Tuesday 8/19. Register at: umontana.zoom.us/.../C-S5d93k....
August 12, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Thank you pediatricians! You're our heroes! Tag your favorite pediatrician in the comments. #NIAM2025
August 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Vaccines protect our pets from serious diseases like rabies, and feline leukemia. Keeping them healthy keeps our families complete.

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Photo of a white cat. The text reads: Purrfect Vaccine Record #NIAM2025
August 7, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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Before vaccines, rabies and parvovirus were heartbreaking realities for pet families. Now they’re just items checked off at the vet. That’s progress worth barking about.

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August 7, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Dr. Kariko stands up for science, truth, and public health when it matters most. That’s the kind of courage that saves lives. Who out there is a public health champion to you?
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A photo of Dr. Katalin Kariko with test that reads: Vax Champion Spotlight Dr. Katalin Kariko "There has always been something stubborn in me, something that fights back when someone tries to force me into something. I have a way of digging in."
August 6, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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Being informed about vaccines means knowing that ingredients like gelatin and aluminum aren’t scary—they’re there for specific, science-based reasons. Knowledge beats worry every time.

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Graphic design of a hypodermic needle and syringe (image not to scale). The text reads: What's in a vaccine? Ingredients for Longevity: Stabilizers such as sugar and gelatin. Inactivating Ingredients such as formalin. Ingredients for Immunity, antigens and adjuvants. Ingredients for Safety: Preservatives and antibiotics. Vaccines have only the ingredients they need in the smallest amounts necessary to help your body build immunity to a disease.
August 5, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Pediatricians strongly recommend the rotavirus vaccine—it helps protect your baby from dehydration, hospital visits, and serious illness. The vaccine is safe, effective, and given orally starting at 2 months of age. Let’s keep those tiny tummies happy and healthy! #RotavirusVaccine
What your pediatrician would like you to know about the Rotavirus vaccine: Rotavirus is a virus that infects the lining of the intestines. Parents may observe the following symptoms experienced by their child(ren): high fever, persistent and severe vomiting, and diarrhea. Hospitalization for dehydration is a common outcome. In fact, prior to a vaccine, over 50,000 children were hospitalized annually due to the effects of rotavirus. The rotavirus vaccine is approved in two versions: a 3-dose series given by mouth at ages 2-, 4- and 6-months, or a 2-dose series given by mouth at 2- and 4-months of age. Effectiveness and safety: The original rotavirus vaccine had a rare risk of intussusception, a condition where the intestines slide along themselves and cause irritation or potential blockage. The vaccine was paused, reformulated and current versions have been in use since 2006 with no observed increased risk in vaccinated populations compared to unvaccinated populations. If my child hasn't received their rotavirus vaccine what should I do? This will depend on the age of your child. Risks from rotavirus lessen as children grow up. If you have a young child (less than 8 months old) call your pediatrician or family practice provider. What Parents Should Know: The most common side effects are mild (fussiness or mild diarrhea) Serious side effects are extremely rare
August 5, 2025 at 12:23 AM