What to know
Use this social media carousel and sample messages tailored for parents to encourage them to take preventive actions to protect their child from severe illness from respiratory viruses, such COVID-19. Available in English and Spanish.
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Reference: The data presented in these graphics were shared during an ACIP presentation from June 2025, which shared information on COVID-19 hospitalizations in children from July 2024-May 2025.
Sample messages
Message 1 (English)
Parents: Your child's health is your top priority, and their doctor shares the same commitment. Talk to your child's doctor if you have questions about vaccine recommendations for respiratory viruses like COVID-19. Learn more about the best ways to protect your child from respiratory illnesses at https://bit.ly/4lX4jtN
Message 1 (Spanish)
Padres: la salud de su hijo es su prioridad principal, y su médico comparte el mismo compromiso. Hablen con el médico de su hijo si tienen preguntas acerca de las recomendaciones de vacunación para los virus respiratorios, como el del COVID-19. Infórmense más sobre las mejores maneras de proteger a su hijo de enfermedades respiratorias en https://bit.ly/466RQ1g
Message 2 (English)
COVID-19 can be scary for parents of young children — and you'd do anything to protect their health. Talk to their healthcare provider about vaccine recommendations and steps you can take to prepare for respiratory illness season. https://bit.ly/4lX4jtN
Message 2 (Spanish)
El COVID-19 puede darles miedo a los padres de niños pequeños, y ustedes harían cualquier cosa para proteger su salud. Hablen con su proveedor de atención médica sobre las recomendaciones de vacunación y medidas que pueden tomar para prepararse para la temporada de enfermedades respiratorias. https://bit.ly/4lX4jtN