Vaccines. A “Strawng” Defense.
Welcome to our Scarecrow in the Garden!
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Please tag @nationalphc or share your pictures with info@nationalphc.org. We would love to see them!
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Why vaccines? We like vaccines because they prevent some really bad diseases. Vaccines save lives. That is why we say “Vaccines Cause Adults.”
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Check out the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) vaccine schedule.
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Dolly Parton sings and gets COVID vaccine shot
(We are grateful to @adamcooper.tattoos for the original Dolly Parton artwork.)
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Dekalb County Police Officer David Rose was killed protecting people.
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Learn more about the organizations behind the scarecrows:
National Public Health Coalition
The National Public Health Coalition (Formerly Fired But Fighting) is a grassroots nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate and advocate for the protection of public health as a vital government service, now and in the future. Learn more here: www.nationalphc.org. Some of the items on the scarecrow are available at www.firedbutfighting.org/shop.
CDC Mutual Aid
The CDC Mutual Aid Network was established in early 2025 by members of the CDC community in direct response to the sudden and widespread layoffs at the CDC. The Network continues to support CDC staff who have lost their income through the CDC Mutual Aid Fund, which provides direct payments to help cover housing, groceries, and other expenses. Learn more here: www.cdcresourceportal.org.
CDC Alumni and Friends
The CDC Alumni and Friends network is a coalition of prior CDC staff and allies advocating for public health programs, agencies, and workforce. Any CDC Alum or a closely affiliated advocate is eligible to join. Learn more here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uQdzH0BgVZX6S8ZIqWPQENKDSQDryE5ZclE5lAuKnTo/edit?tab=t.0