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Vax Facts NJ 💉 Your Shot to Stay Safe! We share trusted info about COVID-19, HPV, Flu, and Meningitis vaccines — all backed by the CDC and NJ Department of Health.

“I’ll just build natural immunity.”But natural immunity comes with risks:❌ Hospitalization❌ Long-term complications❌ Mis...
02/24/2026

“I’ll just build natural immunity.”

But natural immunity comes with risks:
❌ Hospitalization
❌ Long-term complications
❌ Missed school/work
❌ Spreading illness to others

Vaccines give your immune system the lesson without the damage.

Why risk the test when you can study first?

Thinking about a career in healthcare?Vaccination isn’t optional — it’s part of the job.Healthcare students are expected...
02/24/2026

Thinking about a career in healthcare?

Vaccination isn’t optional — it’s part of the job.

Healthcare students are expected to:
✔️ Protect patients
✔️ Prevent disease spread
✔️ Lead by example

Vaccines aren’t just personal protection —
they’re professional responsibility.

“Why do I need vaccines again if I already had them?”Because viruses change.Just like your phone needs updates 📱,vaccine...
02/24/2026

“Why do I need vaccines again if I already had them?”

Because viruses change.

Just like your phone needs updates 📱,
vaccines are updated to keep up with:
• New flu strains
• New COVID variants
• Changing risk patterns

Staying vaccinated = staying protected against what’s circulating now — not years ago.

You might recover quickly.But the person next to you might not.Vaccines protect:👶 Infants🧓 Older adults🫁 People with ast...
02/24/2026

You might recover quickly.

But the person next to you might not.

Vaccines protect:
👶 Infants
🧓 Older adults
🫁 People with asthma
🧠 People with weakened immune systems

Getting vaccinated is an act of care, not fear.

Who are you protecting today?

Not all vaccines prevent infections only.Some prevent CANCER.The HPV vaccine protects against cancers of the:• Cervix• T...
02/24/2026

Not all vaccines prevent infections only.

Some prevent CANCER.

The HPV vaccine protects against cancers of the:
• Cervix
• Throat
• A**s
• Ge****ls

📌 That makes it one of the most powerful prevention tools in healthcare.

Cancer prevention starts before exposure — not after diagnosis.

One option:❌ Fever❌ Missed classes❌ Missed exams❌ Missed workOther option:✅ One quick shot✅ Protection all seasonVaccine...
02/24/2026

One option:
❌ Fever
❌ Missed classes
❌ Missed exams
❌ Missed work

Other option:
✅ One quick shot
✅ Protection all season

Vaccines don’t just prevent illness — they protect your time, grades, and life plans.

Ever wonder why colleges require vaccines?Dorms, classrooms, gyms, and social spaces = perfect environments for viruses ...
02/24/2026

Ever wonder why colleges require vaccines?

Dorms, classrooms, gyms, and social spaces = perfect environments for viruses to spread FAST.

Vaccines help:
• Prevent outbreaks
• Protect students with chronic illness
• Keep campuses open & safe

Getting vaccinated isn’t about control — it’s about community protection.

💬 “I got my childhood shots… I’m good, right?”Not always.As you get older, your vaccine needs change — and many college ...
02/24/2026

💬 “I got my childhood shots… I’m good, right?”
Not always.
As you get older, your vaccine needs change — and many college students & young adults are missing recommended vaccines without knowing it.

✔️ Flu (every year)
✔️ COVID-19 (updated doses)
✔️ HPV (cancer prevention)
✔️ Meningococcal (especially for dorms & campus life)

🎯 Take 2 minutes. Check your vaccine record.
Prevention doesn’t stop at childhood.

Polio (IPV) Vaccine💬 “Polio? That’s ancient history.”🦠 Unfortunately, it’s not. Polio virus has been detected in wastewa...
12/03/2025

Polio (IPV) Vaccine

💬 “Polio? That’s ancient history.”
🦠 Unfortunately, it’s not. Polio virus has been detected in wastewater in several states — proof it’s still around.

💉 What is it?
The inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) protects against poliomyelitis — a virus that attacks the spinal cord and can cause lifelong paralysis.

📌 Key facts:

Four IPV doses are recommended for children by age 6.

Adults who never completed the series should get vaccinated.

One booster may be recommended for adults at increased risk (e.g., healthcare workers, lab staff, travelers).

✅ Why it matters

Even one unvaccinated person can start an outbreak.

Polio was nearly eradicated thanks to vaccination — staying up-to-date keeps it that way.

🎯 Call to action:
If you or your child missed a dose — get caught up.
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💉 MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Vaccine💬 “Measles is gone in the U.S., so I don’t need the shot.”🚨 Measles outbreaks are...
12/03/2025

💉 MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Vaccine

💬 “Measles is gone in the U.S., so I don’t need the shot.”
🚨 Measles outbreaks are coming back — and they spread fast among the unvaccinated.

💉 What is it?
The MMR vaccine protects against three contagious diseases:

Measles: fever, rash, pneumonia, brain swelling

Mumps: painful swollen glands, meningitis

Rubella: can cause miscarriage or birth defects during pregnancy

📌 Key facts:

Two doses provide 97% protection against measles.

Outbreaks in 2024 occurred in schools and communities with low vaccination rates.

Adults born after 1957 should have at least one dose; some need two.

✅ Why it matters

These viruses spread before symptoms even appear.

Vaccination keeps herd immunity strong and protects pregnant women & infants.

🎯 Call to action:
Check your record — if you missed a dose or aren’t sure, get vaccinated today.
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📌 If you live with a chronic condition (diabetes, lung disease, heart disease, liver issues…), vaccines might help you m...
11/17/2025

📌 If you live with a chronic condition (diabetes, lung disease, heart disease, liver issues…), vaccines might help you more than someone without a condition.
💉 What is it?
Adults with underlying health conditions are at higher risk of complications from vaccine-preventable diseases. The CDC says healthcare provider recommendation is the strongest predictor of adult vaccine uptake.

✅ Why it matters:

Vaccine-preventable diseases often hit harder when there are other health issues.

Being proactive with vaccines = better protection and fewer hospitalizations.
🎯 Call to action:

If you have a chronic health condition, ask your doctor: “Which vaccines are especially important for me?”

Make sure your caregivers/family are vaccinated too — you share close contact.

Share this post in groups dealing with chronic illness to raise awareness.
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“I got my shots when I was young — I’m covered, right?”🔍 Not quite. Your vaccine needs change as you age, and many adult...
11/17/2025

“I got my shots when I was young — I’m covered, right?”
🔍 Not quite. Your vaccine needs change as you age, and many adults don’t stay up to date.
💉 What is it?
The CDC provides an adult immunization schedule showing vaccines recommended by age, health condition and life situation.

📌 Key fact:
In 2022, only 22.8% of adults aged ≥19 had received all age-appropriate vaccines.

✅ Why it matters:

Healthy doesn’t mean immune; weaker immunity and missed vaccines add up.

You’re protecting yourself and others when you’re up to date.
🎯 Call to action:

Set a “vaccine check-up” date with your health provider this month.

Ask: “Am I up to date for my age and health status?”

Share with a friend and tag someone who needs the reminder.
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