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    Apr 26

    E. COLI OUTBREAK from ground beef: 177 illnesses in 10 states. Cook ground beef to 160˚F to kill germs. Wash hands, kitchen surfaces with soap and water after touching raw meat.

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  2. 9 hours ago

    Thank you for joining us in saying and learning more about ! Your stories inspire others to protect their children from 14 serious diseases by age 2. Keep the discussion going during this week and follow to learn more!

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    9 hours ago

    Together, we can help protect the next generation of children against serious diseases early in life. Commit to saying . To watch the full series, visit .

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  4. 9 hours ago

    Interested in learning more about to keep your baby safe from 14 serious diseases? Learn more here:

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  5. 9 hours ago

    We’re almost out of time for this Twitter Storm. Before you go, let us know why you joined to say ! Fill in the blank: “I am a...”

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    9 hours ago

    As a vaccine expert, disease detective and a mom, I know to protect my children. When you say , you make a difference for your patients, your children and your community. Continue sharing your stories with us during .

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  7. 9 hours ago

    Your decision to protect your child with vaccines is an important one, so we want to ensure you have the best information and are prepared. Learn more about here:

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  8. 9 hours ago

    Seeing your child uncomfortable isn’t fun but remember that vaccine side effects usually last only a couple of days. The long-term protection you give your little one with outweighs any possible short-term side effects.

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  9. 9 hours ago

    While little ones may experience mild side effects from , serious reactions are very rare. However, if you notice anything that concerns you, don’t hesitate to check in with your child’s doctor.

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  10. 9 hours ago

    After your baby is vaccinated, use a cool, wet cloth where he got his shots to reduce soreness and redness. If his doctor approves, a non-aspirin pain reliever can also be used to reduce a low-grade fever. These minor reactions are common and will go away soon.

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  11. 9 hours ago

    Many babies don’t experience discomfort after receiving their vaccines. However, it is completely normal to see minor reactions, like redness or swelling. These mild side effects are only temporary and will go away quickly!

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  12. 10 hours ago

    We’re continuing our Twitter Storm until 9 pm ET. Join us by using !

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  13. 10 hours ago

    For some , like the one that protects against , little ones may need more than one dose for the best protection.

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  14. 10 hours ago

    Leaving the country? Protect your baby from measles! Babies 6 – 11 months old need one dose of MMR vaccine, 2 – 3 weeks before travel. Children 12 months and older need 2 MMR doses, separated by at least 28 days.

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  15. 10 hours ago

    If those germs get into your baby’s body, their immune system will remember the vaccine antigen and attack it to help protect your baby. Say .

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  16. 10 hours ago

    Since the antigens in vaccines are weakened or dead, they cannot make your little one sick.

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  17. 10 hours ago

    Babies encounter thousands of germs in their everyday environment. contain only a tiny fraction of the number of antigens (parts of germs that cause the immune system to go to work) that your baby encounters every day.

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  18. 10 hours ago

    Make sure your little ones get vaccines on schedule to help protect them at just the right times, when they need it most. Share how you say children through on-time vaccination!

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  19. 10 hours ago

    Many social and traditional news channels are talking about the current in the US. If you have questions, learn about measles and MMR vaccine at . The best and safest protection we have against measles is the MMR vaccine.

    Vaccines by the Numbers: MMR
    Thankfully, the MMR vaccine gives parents the power to protect their baby from three diseases- measles, mumps, and rubella.
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  20. 10 hours ago

    Vaccines help your baby’s immune system create antibodies that stay in the body and are ready to fight germs if they invade again. When you say , your child’s immune system gets a head start for long-lasting protection.

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  21. 10 hours ago

    Rotavirus vaccine, just like all vaccines, introduces a small number of antigens (parts of germs that activate the immune system) into your baby’s body. If you say , his immune system will then remember those germs and attack if one ever invades his body.

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