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#AIAW25 is next week! From April 7-11, we’re encouraging adolescents and families to stay on TASK with vaccines. Read our latest blog to learn how you can take action and help your adolescent patients join the vaccination conversation: https://lnkd.in/g5hMjeGi #Vaccines #PublicHealth #YouthHealth

Sunday is National Doctors’ Day! We’re celebrating the healthcare professionals who provide expert vaccine guidance, build trust with adolescent patients and their families, and keep our communities healthy. Thank you for all that you do! #NationalDoctorsDay #Doctors #Vaccines #PublicHealth

Exciting news! Our letter to the editor about Adolescent Immunization Action Week 2025 (AIAW25) was published in the Journal of Adolescent Health! Read our announcement and learn more about how to take action this #AIAW25: https://lnkd.in/guU5CpbA #Vaccines #PublicHealth #GetVaccinated

We know parents and teens have questions about vaccination. This year, we are encouraging everyone to stay on TASK when it comes to vaccines. During Adolescent Immunization Action Week on April 7-11, help parents, caregivers, and adolescents understand the value of vaccination by encouraging them to seek out trustworthy resources when making health decisions. Learn more about how you can get involved this #AIAW25: https://lnkd.in/gMp3tVBk #YouthHealth #PublicHealth #Vaccines

In a recent survey, over 80% of parents agreed that there is significant vaccine misinformation. How can we tackle vaccine misinformation and disinformation to prevent them from sowing seeds of doubt in the minds of parents and adolescents?   We invite adolescents, young adults, parents, healthcare professionals, advocates, educators, and others to join our webinar on trust, misinformation, and vaccination on April 10. The conversation will be moderated by Dr. Chelsea Clinton and feature social scientist Alison Buttenheim PhD MBA, science communicator Joel Bervell MD, and global health specialist Celine Gounder, MD, ScM, FIDSA MD, ScM, FIDSA   Register now to join the conversation on how we can make vaccination for adolescents and young adults a social norm: https://bit.ly/3F9TYu3   #AIAW25 #Webinar #Health #PublicHealth #YouthHealth

Vaccines save lives, but attacks on vaccines create vaccine hesitancy and put people in harm’s way. An editorial in Nature makes the case for relying on decades of accumulated research knowledge for data to support vaccination.  Read now: https://lnkd.in/gsDPpYFD #PublicHealth #Vaccines #Misinformation 

“Why Are Adolescent Vaccination Rates Lower in Rural Areas?” Adolescent vaccination rates are lower in rural areas due to structural, logistical, and cultural barriers, such as limited access to healthcare facilities and vaccine hesitancy. A recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal Vaccine shares more. Our latest blog post summarizes the study: https://lnkd.in/gXk5E4Gx #HealthBlog #VaccineAccess #HealthEquity #PublicHealth

"Fighting misinformation isn't just about countering lies. It's about making the truth stick." Looking for strategies to help build vaccine confidence in teens and their families? Read this article below for tips from Professor Liam Smeeth of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London #PublicHealth #Misinformation #Vaccines

Let’s talk about vaccine confidence! How can you help families sort through misinformation and trust science? In this episode of FACTSinnated, pediatrician Dr. Mona shares her expert insights on talking to parents and teens and countering vaccine myths. Catch the episode now: https://lnkd.in/gyCE9rBV #PublicHealth #HealthPodcast #Youth #Teens

Five years post-pandemic, trust in public health remains high. 🩺 According to a new Axios and Ipsos study, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and The National Institutes of Health continue to be valued sources, and 85% of Americans trust health information from their doctor. In these uncertain times, clear guidance on adolescent vaccination is more important than ever. Ensuring families have accurate, evidence-based information helps protect young people and strengthens community health. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g3dRgUJp #PublicHealth #Vaccines #AdolescentHealth