Protecting Communities through Pro-Vaccine Advocacy

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Vaccines are a cornerstone of public health, and all Americans, regardless of income or geography, should be able to access appropriate vaccines easily. Among the many distressing and lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, two in particular need an urgent and organized response…

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With the influx of dangerous legislation, we must grow the pro-vaccine advocacy movement to prevent a wave of anti-vaccine legislation from becoming law. We are looking down the barrel of a catastrophic public health crisis – one in which vaccine-preventable diseases make a resurgence…

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Fewer Florida children are receiving routine vaccinations

January 13, 2025

Fewer Florida Children are Receiving Routine Vaccinations High vaccination rates can help prevent the spread of severe illnesses like measles and polio. But pediatricians say they’re encountering more parents hesitant to get their kids immunized. Childhood vaccination rates in Florida continue to decline, part of a national trend as misinformation spreads more widely and hesitancy increases, health experts said. In the 2023-24 school year, 88.1% of kindergartners completed required vaccines that protect against severe illnesses, including measles, polio and chickenpox, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s one of the lowest rates in the

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Louisiana deserves better from our leaders than anti-vaccine rhetoric​

October 30, 2024

Louisiana deserves better from our leaders than anti-vaccine rhetoric As a pediatric health care provider, it’s deeply disheartening to witness our state’s leaders squander an important opportunity to protect the health and safety of Louisianans —especially our children. Recent hearings held by the House Select Committee on Homeland Security were supposed to be a chance to reflect on Louisiana’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and identify ways to strengthen our public health systems. Instead, these hearings became a platform for spreading falsehoods, conspiracy theories and dangerous anti-vaccine rhetoric. The people of Louisiana deserve better. Our state has

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The Economic Imperative of Childhood Vaccinations for Florida’s Business Community

September 3, 2024

The economic imperative of childhood vaccinations for Florida’s business community As businesses in Florida continue to navigate the challenges of inflation and fluctuating federal policies, it’s never been more critical to ensure a stable and healthy workforce. One unlikely but vital component of this is childhood vaccinations, which are actually a key component of this stability by providing both immediate and long-term economic benefits too significant to ignore. A healthy workforce is the backbone of any thriving economy. When children are vaccinated, they are less likely to fall ill, meaning fewer missed school days and, crucially,

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Lost Trust Leads To Lives Lost: Rebuilding Vaccine Confidence For A Healthier Nation

July 23, 2024

Lost Trust Leads To Lives Lost: Rebuilding Vaccine Confidence For A Healthier Nation One of my earliest childhood memories was watching my father, a doctor, make house calls to his patients around Nashville. Witnessing his healing, empathy, and dedication to the science of medicine first inspired me to follow in his footsteps — not just as a physician, but in his passion to make the world a healthier, better place for all. It inevitably guided me to the halls of the U.S. Capitol as a senator representing my home state of Tennessee. In those halls, I

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Childhood Vaccinations – Not Just a Personal Choice, A Community Responsibility

May 24, 2024

Childhood Vaccinations – Not Just a Personal Choice, A Community Responsibility In an era where misinformation can spread as rapidly as disease, it’s imperative that we, as a community, reaffirm our commitment to vaccines—one of the most effective preventive public health tools available. As president of the Louisiana Parent Teacher Association (PTA), I feel compelled to address the health and safety of our children through vaccination as a matter of utmost urgency. Our children’s well-being, the continuity of their education, and the strength of our community depend on it. The PTA serves as a bridge between parents,

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Commentary: The evidence is clear; vaccines protect our children

May 21, 2024

Commentary: The evidence is clear: vaccines protect children As dedicated physicians and members of the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, we are staunch advocates for evidence-based medicine, partifularly when it comes to pediatric health care. In light of the recent measles outbreak in Florida and elsewhere, and the ongoing discussions surrounding vaccines, we feel compelled to reaffirm the indispensable role of vaccines in protecting the health and well-being of our children – a view grounded firmly in scientific evidence. Read More

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"We started Louisiana Families for Vaccines because we saw a void of vaccine education and advocacy at our Capitol, as well as other places in the state where policy was directly affecting families. Armed with a small group of passionate advocates and a few local community partners, we set out to promote accurate information about immunizations. We are grateful for the resources, strategic plans, and expertise that IDPN brings to our grassroots efforts. IDPN enhances our ability to organize, advocate, and push back against anti-vaccine legislation and misinformation by elevating science and the voices of the pro-vaccine majority."
Jennifer HerricksPhD, Louisiana Families for Vaccines
“As a convener of medical experts in our state, our members don’t always have a lot of direct advocacy experience. So, it has been a tremendous value to be able to partner with the team at IDPN to learn from them, get support from them, and understand the unique role that medical professionals can play in advocating for the health of our citizens.”
Tina YoungProject LINK
“We have seen a coordinated attack from anti-science advocates and funders; because of IDPN, the pro-science, pro-immunization community finally has the ability to coordinate messaging and resources. The impact we are making at the state level is possible because of the national work IDPN is doing.”
Emily LangOklahoma Alliance for Healthy Families
“IDPN has had a tremendous impact on our abilities in the advocacy space. They helped us support statewide capacity building to engage policy makers and related influencers to initiate steps toward implementation of protection of pro-vaccine policies. Importantly, they understand how to support groups on the ground by allowing us to drive the advocacy activities that are most effective when it comes to protecting Idaho.”
Karen SharpnacIdaho Immunization Coalition
“I can’t begin to say enough wonderful things about the impact of IDPN in our state. The team really knows what they are doing, but rather than taking over, they give us a chance to lead and grow with their support. They really believe in supporting those of us on the front lines and as a result, we have a very active, engaged group with deep roots in our community. Those deep roots with lots of nourishment are the heart of how we are able to advocate for good public health policies in Tennessee and push back against bad bills.”
Emily DelikatMPH, CPH, Tennessee Families for Vaccines
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