2014-15 SEASONAL CALENDAR OF SAMPLE TWEETS/STATUS UPDATES
August 2014
All Month – National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)
 Healthcare providers are a major influence on patient decisions about vaccination. Tools available:
www.adolescentvaccination.org #NIAM14
 Use this quiz to find out what #vaccines you need to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy
http://bit.ly/1iraLb1
 10 reasons your teen needs to be #vaccinated www.adolescentvaccination.org/10-reasons #NIAM14
August 10-16 (NIAM Week 2: Back to School)
 Before school starts, make sure teens “catch-up” on any missed #vaccines, like MMR & hepatitis B
www.adolescentvaccination.org #NIAM14
 It’s back to school! Make sure your teen is protected against meningitis, flu, Tdap, HPV #NIAM14
 It’s not too early to #GetVaccinated for the 2014-15 school year & beat the fall rush! Visit
www.adolescentvaccination.org
August 12 – International Youth Day
 It’s International Youth Day! Stay active and healthy by getting #vaccinated against HPV, Tdap, meningitis, & flu.
Carpe diem!
August 17-23 (NIAM Week 3: College Students)
 College students should get a meningococcal vaccine before heading to the dorms! Visit http://bit.ly/qBSXOO
for info on recommended adolescent #vaccines
 Studying abroad? Research your destination on wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/ to find out what #vaccines you need
before travel
 Preparing your teens for college? Don’t forget a #meningitis booster! http://bit.ly/U75gQg
September 2014
September 1 – Labor Day
 Happy Labor Day! Before school starts make sure your teen is up to date with HPV, Tdap, meningitis & flu
#vaccines! bit.ly/qBSXOO
September 7 – Grandparents Day
 For Grandparents Day #DoSomethingGrand & tell yours to keep healthy by getting the flu #vaccine!
bit.ly/1uZwgCS #FluFacts #GensUnited
September 15-October 15 – National Hispanic Heritage Month
 #HPV related cancer rates are higher among Hispanic women. Help change this by getting teens #vaccinated!
http://bit.ly/YlC5wv #HHM
 Hispanic teens have the highest flu vaccination coverage compared to other ethnicities. Keep up the good work!
http://bit.ly/1kUQzsF #HHM
September 24 – Women’s Health & Fitness Day
 On Women’s Health & Fitness Day RT to remind your loved ones to #GetVaccinated against #HPV
http://bit.ly/YlC5wv
October 2014
All Month – Fall
 As the weather grows colder, be prepared for #flu season. Teens need to be vaccinated annually for protection!
#FightFlu
 RT if you got your flu #vaccine this year! #FightFlu
 Flu can spread up to 6 feet from a cough or sneeze! Learn more at http://bit.ly/C8yu #fluFACTS #FightFlu
 Know what to do when you have the flu? http://bit.ly/XJwVcp #fluFACTS #FightFlu
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October 13 – Columbus Day
 In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. Thankfully, he didn't have the flu! #FightFlu
October 21-25 – International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW)
 Intl. Infection Prevention Week #IIPW is a good time to make sure teens have had flu, meningitis, HPV & Tdap
vaccinations! bit.ly/qBSXOO
October 31 – Halloween
 Flu, Tdap & HPV - Oh My! No need to be scared, instead #GetVaccinated bit.ly/qBSXOO
 You know what’s scary? The flu! It’s a serious disease & anyone can get it – even healthy teens #GetVaccinated
#FightFlu
November 2014
All Month – American Diabetes Month
 It's American Diabetes Month. If you have diabetes, flu can be especially serious. Protect yourself &
#GetVaccinated to #FightFlu #NDAM
 Stay home if you’re sick-don’t be ‘That Guy!’ http://bit.ly/ZVrkky #fluFACTS #FightFlu
November 4 – Election Day
 It’s election day - Vote yes for flu #vaccine! #Getvaccinated #FightFlu
November 11 – Veterans Day
 On #VeteransDay remind others that #vaccines are the best way to help #FightFlu
November 12 – World Pneumonia Day
 On #WPD2013 don’t forget that teens with certain underlying conditions may need a #pneumococcal #vaccine
http://bit.ly/VbVRcW
November 27 – Thanksgiving
 Give thanks, not flu. Protect yourself & your family by getting #vaccinated! http://bit.ly/2XnzsN #FightFlu
 Pass the stuffing, not the flu. Make sure everyone at the table gets vaccinated! http://bit.ly/SWIJaV
 Give thanks for your family’s health and keep them healthy with recommended #vaccines. Teens too!
http://bit.ly/SWIJaU
December 2014
All Month – Holidays
 Have a happy and healthy holiday season! Make sure all teens get recommended #vaccines http://bit.ly/SWIJaU
 Give the gift of health-here are 10 reasons to get your teen #vaccinated! http://bit.ly/WbNE3g
 RT if you'll be spreading holiday cheer this season, not flu #GetVaccinated #FightFlu
 It’s not too late to protect yourself & your loved ones against the flu http://bit.ly/nM5nvr #FightFlu
December 7-13 – National Influenza Vaccination Week
 During #NIVW2014 get your family #vaccinated and make sure your teen’s #vaccines are up to date while you’re
at it! http://bit.ly/WJFOPO
 RT if your teens are up to date on all recommended #vaccines! http://bit.ly/WJFOPO #NIVW2014
 National Influenza Vaccination Week reminds all to get vaccinated and #fightflu this holiday season & beyond
#NIVW2014
January 2015
All Month
 Keep those healthy New Year’s resolutions going strong! Bring your teens up to date on recommended
#vaccines http://bit.ly/SWIJaV
 Start 2015 health and make sure you and your loved ones are up to date on their #vaccines http://bit.ly/1iraLb1
All Month – Cervical Health Awareness Month
 Cervical cancer is preventable – All teens should be fully vaccinated http://bit.ly/YlC5wv #CervicalHealthMonth
 HPV vaccination rates are still low – protect your teen during #CervicalHealthMonth http://bit.ly/YlC5wv
January 1 – New Year’s Day
 Happy 2015! Have your teens had a flu #vaccine this season? The flu can have serious complications for healthy
teens #fightflu #fluFACTS
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February 2015
All Month
 There are tools available to help HCPs remind patients about teen #vaccines at every opportunity!
http://bit.ly/TyfRWO
All Month – Black History Month
 African Americans are at higher risk for flu complications. Protect yourself & loved ones by getting vaccinated!
#BlackHistoryMonth
February 2 – Groundhog Day
 Have you had a flu vaccine? Have you had a flu vaccine? If not, get vaccinated now! #FightFlu
February 6 – National Wear Red Day/American Heart Month
 #Vaccines are critical when you have health conditions such as heart disease or stoke http://1.usa.gov/1no8nhq
#GoRed #HeartHealthy
February 14 – Valentine’s Day
 Will you be mine? Only if you get the flu #vaccine! It’s not too late to #GetVaccinated #FluFacts
http://bit.ly/Vo6qpC
 Roses are red, violets are blue. I got my flu #vaccine, how about you? Learn about vaccines for teens!
http://bit.ly/Vo6qpC
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On #ValentinesDay spread love, not disease. Be sure your teen is current on recommended HPV, Tdap & flu
#vaccines! http://bit.ly/WkrsEc
February 16 – President’s Day
 Happy President’s Day. Annual #flu #vaccines are important to presidents and all individuals 6 months & older!
Get vaccinated! #fluFACTS
March 2015
March 12 – World Kidney Day
 It’s World Kidney Day – those with kidney disease are at higher risk for #flu-related complications
#GetVaccinated
 It’s World Kidney Day! #Pneumococcal #vaccination is recommended for those with kidney disease
http://bit.ly/VbVRcX
March 13-15 – NFID Clinical Vaccinology Course
 Medical experts gather at Clinical Vaccinology Course to strategize for successful adolescent #vaccine programs
www.nfid.org/cvc
April 2015
April 7 – World Health Day
 It’s #WorldHealthDay – In our modern world infectious diseases are just a flight away #GetVaccinated
April 24-30 – World Immunization Week
 Teens it’s World Immunization Week: #RUuptodate on your vaccinations? Visit http://bit.ly/1iraLb1 to find out
#WIW #GetVaccinated
April 24 – World Meningitis Day
 Know the signs of meningitis? World #Meningitis Day encourages all to learn how to prevent meningitis
http://bit.ly/112s03N #JoinHands
 It’s World #Meningitis Day. Talk to teens about meningitis & how vaccination can protect them!
http://bit.ly/112s03N #JoinHands
April 25-May 2 – National Infant Immunization Week
New baby brother or sister? Make sure you #GetVaccinated to protect them from whooping cough & measles
#NIIW http://bit.ly/1m3N4oL
May 2015
All Month – Hepatitis Awareness Month
 Do your patients know chronic hepatitis can lead to liver cancer? Talk to them about vaccination
http://bit.ly/ViUDcq #HepAware
 Do your patients know chronic hepatitis can lead to liver cancer? Talk to them about vaccination
http://bit.ly/ViUDcq #HepAware
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All Month – Asthma Awareness Month
 Encourage teens with asthma to get an annual flu vaccination to help keep them healthy http://bit.ly/Vo6qpC
#Asthma Awareness Month
May 8 – Smallpox Eradication Anniversary
 May 8, 1980 @WHO declared smallpox eradicated. #Vaccines make a difference. Make sure you’re up to date
with recommended vaccinations
May 10 – Mother’s Day
 On Mother’s Day we’d like to thank all the moms who help keep their kids healthy through #vaccination!
http://bit.ly/qBSXOO
May 10-16 – National Women’s Health Week
 Did you know there’s a #vaccine to protect against cervical cancer? Teens should get #HPV vaccine at age 11 or
12 http://bit.ly/YlC5wv
May 25 – Memorial Day
 Thanks to all members of the US armed forces & the HCPs keeping them healthy & #immunized #memorialday
#GetVaccinated
 As you make vacation plans this #memorialday ask your doctor about travel #vaccines if you’re traveling
overseas http://1.usa.gov/19cpVfW
June 2015
All Month
 Vacation safe & healthy! Visit wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/ & get immunized BEFORE you travel #GetVaccinated
June 21 – Father’s Day
 It’s #FathersDay! You do a lot for your kids. Don’t forget to keep them healthy with #vaccines!
http://bit.ly/qBSXOO #DadsWhoVax
 RT to honor #DadsWhoVax and keep their family protected #FathersDay
 #Vaccines save lives. Happy #FathersDay to all the #DadsWhoVax today and every day!
July 2015
All Month
 Kids going to camp? Add vaccinations to your camp checklist to keep kids safe all summer. Visit
http://bit.ly/qBSXOO
 #Measles cases are on the rise! Give your child the best protection with the #MMR vaccine
www.adolescentvaccination.org/vpd/mmr
July 28 – World Hepatitis Day
 It’s World Hepatitis Day! Make sure teens get their catch-up #vaccines, including #hepatitis b #WorldHepDay
http://bit.ly/Ui5LHl
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