Catch-Up to Get Ahead Toolkit
This page provides messages and graphics to help spread awareness about catching up on childhood immunizations during the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic during National Immunization Awareness Month in August. These materials are for the general public.
Social Media Graphics
Under each image you can download the graphic and sample messages for Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Has your child missed a vaccine appointment? Now is the time to get your child caught up. Learn more about the vaccines your child needs: https://bit.ly/3f8YI04 #CatchUpGetAhead #ivax2protect
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Vaccines are the best way to protect your child from serious diseases like flu, measles, and meningitis. If your child missed a vaccine appointment, now is the time to catch-up. https://bit.ly/3f8YI04 #CatchUpGetAhead #ivax2protect
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Well-child visits are not only safe during COVID-19, they’re more important than ever. Schedule your child’s vaccine visit today and ask about all the steps clinics are taking to keep your family safe. #CatchUpGetAhead #ivax2protect
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Healthcare providers: Now is the time to catch-up kids on recommended vaccines! Ask parents to schedule well-child appointments and explain the steps you’ve taken to keep families safe from COVID-19. www.vaccines.gov/catch-up #CatchUpGetAhead #ivax2protect #WellChildWednesdays
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Many kids have missed vaccines during COVID-19. Healthcare providers: now is the time to help kids catch-up! Use these resources to help spread the word: www.vaccines.gov/catch-up #CatchUpGetAhead #ivax2protect
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Do you have patients who have missed recommended vaccines? It’s time to catch-up and protect your patients and community from serious diseases. Spread the word: www.vaccines.gov/catch-up #CatchUpGetAhead #ivax2protect
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Social Media Banners
Add these promotional banners to your organization’s social media profiles during August to help raise awareness about catching up on childhood immunizations.
Videos
Catch-Up to Get Ahead on Childhood Immunizations
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CloseNews and Announcements from HHS
- Blog post: "Now is the time: Catch-up to Get Ahead on Childhood Immunizations"
- Press release: HHS Expands Access to Childhood Vaccines during COVID-19 Pandemic
- Press release template: Catch-Up Vaccination during National Immunization Awareness Month [DOC - 20 KB]
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – National Immunization Awareness Month Toolkit
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Resources for Encouraging Vaccinations During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Vaccines for Children Program – Information for Parents
More Resources from our Partners
- American Academy of Pediatrics – #CallYourPediatrician Toolkit
- American Academy of Pediatrics – Clinical Guidance During COVID-19
- American Academy of Family Physicians – Respond to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Association of Immunization Managers – Routine Immunization Media Materials
- HPV Roundtable – Help Get Adolescent Vaccination Back on Track
- Immunization Action Coalition – Repository of Resources for Maintaining Immunization During COVID-19
- Immunization Action Coalition – Ask The Experts: COVID-19 and Routine Vaccination
- National Foundation for Infectious Diseases – Keep up the Rates Campaign