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Catch-Up to Get Ahead Toolkit








  
  
    

  
      





This page provides messages and graphics to help spread awareness about catch up immunizations during the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic. Vaccines play an important role in keeping us all healthy, so these materials can be used to promote vaccination for all audiences.

Catch-Up to Get Ahead Talking Points*
	Social Media Graphics
	Social Media Banners
	More Resources from our Partners

Social Media Graphics

Options for downloading graphics for Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram are available under each image. You can download sample social media messages here*.

Protect yourself and your loved ones. Learn more at hhs.gov/immunization #CatchUpGetAhead


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Now is the time to make sure your patients are protected against serious infectious diseases. Talk with parents and schedule their kids' recommended catch-up vaccines. Learn more at hhs.gov/immunization #CatchUpGetAhead


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COVID-19 distrupted routine vaccinations, but there's still time to catch up!  Set up appointments to make sure you and your family are fully protected. Learn more at hhs.gov/immunization #CatchUpGetAhead


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Protect your patients, your community, and our healthcare system. Recommend and give patients their routine vaccinations. Learn more at hhs.gov/immunization #CatchUpGetAhead


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Vaccines can save your child's life.  Don't delay because of COVID-19. Talk to your doctor today to make sure your child gets all of their vaccines. Learn more at hhs.gov/immunization #CatchUpGetAhead


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Want to keep your family healthly? Routine vaccines: Safe. Effective. Easy. Learn more at hhs.gov/immunization #CatchUpGetAhead


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During COVID-19, healthcare providers are taking steps to keep you and your family safe. Don't delay recommended vaccines. Learn more at hhs.gov/immunization #CatchUpGetAhead


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Many kids fell behind on their routine vaccines during COVID-19. Let parents know it's time to catch-up on recommended vaccines. Learn more at hhs.gov/immunization #CatchUpGetAhead


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Now is the time to make sure kids get caught up on recommended vaccines. Identify kids missing vaccines. Talk to their parents. Schedule catch-up vaccines. Learn more at hhs.gov/immunization #CatchUpGetAhead


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Protect your patient. Protect your community. And our healthcare system. Recommend and give vaccines to patients who need to catch-up. Learn more at hhs.gov/immunization #CatchUpGetAhead


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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
	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
	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

*People using assistive technology may not be able to fully access information in these files. For assistance, contact the HHS Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy by emailing Ann.Aikin@hhs.gov.

                    
  


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