Sample Messages for Twitter
NOTE: CDC shortens suggested links to web pages in these messages in order to meet Twitter text limits. See the list at the end of this document to see original URLs.
Tweets for Parents:
You’ve heard of #whoopingcough & #measles, but can you name all 14 diseases your baby’s vaccines protect against? #NIIW https://go.usa.gov/xna9Y
Did you know protection from vaccine-preventable diseases starts before birth? Get vaccine facts! #NIIW https://go.usa.gov/xna9B
Have you ever wondered how vaccines protect your child against diseases? Get the facts about vaccines! #NIIW https://go.usa.gov/xna9d
Has your child missed one or more of his shots? It’s not too late to catch up! Use this tool: http://ow.ly/k5OD30g9GDl #NIIW
You know your baby needs vaccines, but which does she need and when? Take this quiz to find out: https://go.usa.gov/xna9h #NIIW
It’s #NIIW! Quickly see when your child needs each vaccine with CDC’s parent friendly immunization schedule. https://go.usa.gov/xna9F
It’s National Infant Immunization Week! Protect your baby from 14 serious diseases by age 2—find out how! #NIIW http://go.usa.gov/4EZA
Spread the word about the importance of immunizations during National Infant Immunization Week, April 21-28. #NIIW http://go.usa.gov/4EBQ
Shots can be stressful. Learn 9 ways to comfort your baby when she gets one. #NIIW https://go.usa.gov/xna9S
It’s normal to have questions about #vaccines. Get the facts on infant immunizations #FAQs: https://go.usa.gov/xnaG8
Why is #HepB vaccine best at birth? Babies who get hep B virus have a high risk of getting lifelong hepatitis B. https://go.usa.gov/xna7n
From Jan – early Sept 2017, there were >4400 cases of mumps in U.S. Learn how to protect your baby this #NIIW: https://go.usa.gov/xnaAR
#Chickenpox can have serious complications & there’s no way to tell if your baby will get a serious case. Learn more: https://go.usa.gov/xnaAy #NIIW
How do vaccines strengthen your baby’s immune system? Learn more: https://go.usa.gov/xnaA7 #NIIW
Tweets for Providers:
National Infant Immunization Week takes place April 21-28. RT to show your support #NIIW http://go.usa.gov/4EBQ
It’s #NIIW! Get the parent friendly childhood immunization schedule to share with your patients’ families. https://go.usa.gov/xna9y
Help your patients catch up on missed vaccinations! #NIIW http://go.usa.gov/4EKj
Looking for effective strategies to discuss vaccines w/ parents? See tips on creating a successful dialogue. #NIIW http://go.usa.gov/4EkP
CDC, AAP & AAFP have updated resources about vaccines for healthcare professionals to share w/ parents. #NIIW http://go.usa.gov/4EKHl
Need Spanish language immunization materials for your patients? Check out CDC, AAP & AAFP’s resources. #NIIW http://go.usa.gov/4E8W
It’s National Infant Immunization Week. Be inspired by past CDC Childhood Immunization Champions. #NIIW https://go.usa.gov/xna9X
Looking for ways to talk about vaccines this #NIIW? @DrNancyM_CDC shares 5 research-based strategies on @Medscape http://ow.ly/nQlo30dZSiB
Vaccines have the power to protect. Why do you say #ivax2protect? Hear what healthcare professionals said during #NIIW: http://goo.gl/1Tx7xw
To protect, to prevent, to care for little ones. Pediatricians say #ivax2protect for many reasons. What’s yours? http://goo.gl/1Tx7xw #NIIW
Tweets for Partners:
It’s #NIIW! Visit The CDC’s NIIW page to find all the materials to support your local efforts & events. http://go.usa.gov/4EBQ
Short Link URL Key
Short Link / URLhttp://go.usa.gov/4EZA / http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/index.html
http://go.usa.gov/4mc3 / http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/vaccine-decision/prevent-diseases.html
http://go.usa.gov/4EBB / to http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/easy-to-read/child.html
http://go.usa.gov/4EBQ / http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/niiw/index.html
http://go.usa.gov/4EKj / http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/child-adolescent.html
http://go.usa.gov/4EKH / http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/patient-ed/conversations/prevent-diseases/provider-resources-factsheets-infants.html
http://go.usa.gov/4EkP / http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/patient-ed/conversations/conv-materials.html
http://go.usa.gov/4E8W / http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/who/spanish/materials.html
http://go.usa.gov/4E8F / http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/niiw/activities.html
https://go.usa.gov/xna9Y / https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/diseases/child/14-diseases.html
https://go.usa.gov/xna9B / https://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/pregnant/
https://go.usa.gov/xna9X / https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/niiw/champions/profiles-2017.html
https://go.usa.gov/xna9y / https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/index.html
https://go.usa.gov/xna9d / https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/vaccine-decision/index.html
https://go.usa.gov/xna9F / to https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/visit/birth-6-vaccine-schedule.html
https://go.usa.gov/xna9S / https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/visit/less-stressful.html
https://go.usa.gov/xna9h / https://www2a.cdc.gov/vaccines/childquiz/
https://go.usa.gov/xna7n / https://www.cdc.gov/features/hepatitis-b-vaccine/index.html
https://go.usa.gov/xna7w / http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/diseases/child/vpd-infographics/measles.html
https://go.usa.gov/xnaAR / http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/diseases/child/vpd-infographics/mumps.html
https://go.usa.gov/xnaAy / https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/diseases/child/varicella.html
https://go.usa.gov/xnaA7 / https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/infographics/strengthen-baby-immune-system.html
http://ow.ly/k5OD30g9GDl / https://www.vacscheduler.org/index.html
http://goo.gl/1Tx7xw / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bCWoYaOUiU&list=PL807F3A190A32DF2E&index=12
http://ow.ly/nQlo30dZSiB / http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/882865?src=par_cdc_stm_mscpedt&faf=1
This document can be found on the CDC website at: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/niiw/promotional/web-etools/social-media.html
Updated October 2017