Share messages on your own social networks  using these prepared posts to remind families about why the HPV vaccine is important. 

Sample Social Media Messages

  • The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that kids get the HPV vaccine starting at age 9 through 12 years.
  • It’s essential that children’s immune systems are strengthened to resist HPV and help prevent serious cancers in adulthood. Pediatricians recommend kids get 2 doses of HPV vaccine between the ages of 9 and 12 because their immune systems respond better at this age. Healthy kids thrive when they’re vaccinated and are protected from 6 types of cancer in adulthood too.
  • Pre-teens produce more antibodies after HPV vaccination than older teens. Vaccinating at a younger age can also protect kids before they are exposed to the virus.
  • Your child’s immune system learns how to resist the virus and knows how to stop more than 90% of HPV cancers after vaccination.
  • Pre-teens produce more antibodies after 2 doses of HPV vaccine. Older teens need 3 doses. Earlier = better!
  • HPV vaccination prepares kids’ immune systems to keep them thriving.
  • Cancer from HPV infection can affect people of all genders in adulthood.
  • Learn why the HPV vaccine is recommended for pre-teen boys and girls and how their immune systems learn to protect against infection and  prevent cancer:    https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/How-to-Talk-to-Your-Preteen-About-HPV-Vaccine.aspx
Last Updated

01/23/2024

Source

American Academy of Pediatrics