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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?

The HPV vaccine has led to drops in HPV-related cancers. Time and again, it's been found to be very safe. Learn more about HPV and the vaccine: buff.ly/2c9O8XZ #MisinformationMonday #ImmunizeForGood

✅ Kids age 9-12 should get the HPV vaccine. This is when the vaccine works best in the body. It also provides kids protection before they're ever exposed to the virus.

Some people claim the HPV vaccine is more dangerous than HPV itself. This is not true. Here are the facts:

Section 317 has been severely underfunded for years. Join Immunize Colorado, @VaccinateYourFamily, and other public health advocates to urge Congress to increase funding for this critical program. ✅ Take Action: buff.ly/iYIaf7W

Today is 3/17 -- a great day to tell Congress to increase funding for Section 317! Section 317 is a federal program that supports public health programming across the U.S., including providing free vaccines to uninsured adults and responding to disease outbreaks.

Read a statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) -- one of the organizations which brought the lawsuit to push back against the schedule's changes -- about the decision: buff.ly/yTZjOCP

🚨 A judge blocked RFK Jr.'s recent changes to the childhood vaccine schedule. The changes, not based on scientific evidence, sowed distrust and confusion for families. The ruling reinforces the importance of making public health decisions with data, not misinformation.

Though this topic has been extremely well-studied, the vaccine-autism myth still circulates. That's why it's important to arm yourself with facts, not fear. Learn more: buff.ly/1epAMR9

✅ It is a normal part of human diversity, and represents a developmental difference in how some people think. ✅ It begins very early in human development. Genetics play a role. ✅ Autism diagnoses have increased in recent years because doctors are better at recognizing it.

It's Monday! Time to tackle more vaccine misinformation. You may have heard the claim that vaccines can lead to an autism diagnosis in children. Scientists have studied this question for decades and have found the same answer: no, vaccines do NOT cause autism.

Learn more about vaccines needed during pregnancy: buff.ly/B4V0Ahe

Research shows that negative outcomes are not more likely for those who received a Tdap during pregnancy than those who didn't. Whooping cough is dangerous for new babies. Before the vaccine, 9,000 babies died from it each year. Tdap vaccination during pregnancy is essential!

It's another #MisinformationMonday! Today's claim: the Tdap vaccine given during pregnancy is unsafe and can lead to negative outcomes for mom and baby. This is false!

Ever wondered what ingredients are in vaccines and why? Each one serves a specific purpose that helps make the vaccine more effective! And all vaccine ingredients have been carefully studied and found to be very safe. Learn more ⬇️

Pediatricians, on the other hand, chose their demanding profession because they care deeply about children and families. They overwhelmingly support vaccines. So whenever you have vaccine questions, turn to your pediatrician for answers. 🩺 #ColoradoChoosesVaccines

As you read about your child’s health, you may come across false rumors or outdated ideas that claim to improve kids' health—especially on the internet and social media. It’s important to find trustworthy, up-to-date information, which can be difficult on social media.