The Center for Rural Health Development WV

Empowering all West Virginians to advance their quality of life, well-being, and access to excellence in rural health care.

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The Vaccines For Children Program provides no-cost immunizations to children 18 years or younger who are uninsured, underinsured, Medicaid-eligible, American Indian or Alaska Native? To find a VFC provider near you, contact your local health department or call 1-800-642-3634.

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For 30 years, The Center for Rural Health Development has been dedicated to addressing healthcare disparities in rural communities across WV.🌟 Our mission is to improve health and strengthen the healthcare delivery system in WV, especially rural and underserved communities.

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Influenza can be especially dangerous for pregnant women and newborns. 🤰 The flu shot is safe for you and your baby when given at any time during pregnancy. Talk with your healthcare provider about protecting yourself and your baby against influenza with an annual flu shot.

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Take Steps to Stay Healthy During the Holidays 🌟

✔️ Get recommended immunizations against respiratory viruses.
✔️ Get tested if you have signs or symptoms of a respiratory illness.
✔️ Use everyday healthy behaviors, including staying home when sick.

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It takes time to build protection following vaccination. If you haven’t received your seasonal shots, now is the perfect time to make sure you and your loved ones have received your seasonal vaccines to help ensure healthy holidays. 🦃

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It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week—perfect time to get your flu shot if you haven’t already! Vaccination can lower your chances of getting the flu and protect those around you. Let’s work together to keep our community healthy. Get your flu vaccination today! #NIVW

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Today kicks off National Influenza Vaccination Week 🗓️ Annual flu vaccination has been shown to reduce the risk of severe influenza, hospitalization, and flu-related death. Ask your healthcare provider, or click here https://t.co/1moxwrg3hY to find flu shots near you 💜

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You can access your WV immunization records online with MyIR Mobile! 📲 This FREE and secure platform lets you:

✅ Review your immunization history
✅ Get reminders for future immunizations
✅ Print your official immunization records

Sign up today at https://t.co/6aM6CZzrAF

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Did you know staying up-to-date on #COVID19 shots is the best way to protect your child from severe illness, prevent hospitalizations, reduce the risk of #LongCOVID, and keep them healthy and in school? 📚

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Giving Tuesday is right around the corner, but there is no wrong time to donate 💌

#DYK you can support The Center for Rural Health Development every time you shop at @kroger? 🛒 Get started here 👉 https://t.co/87R86eIHmw 👈 #WVRuralHealth #GiveBack

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During #DiabetesAwarenessDay, let us be reminded that living with this chronic disease has its daily challenges and can certainly take a toll on one’s physical and mental well-being. Getting a #FluShot is the best way to protect yourself from flu-related complications.

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Pertussis (whooping cough) cases are on the rise ⚠️ Preliminary data shows a concerning spike in cases this year—more than 5 times the number of cases reported by this time in 2023.

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Did you know the Vaccines for Children Program provides no-cost vaccines, including flu and COVID shots, to children 18 years or younger who are uninsured, underinsured, Medicaid-eligible, American Indian or Alaska Native?

https://t.co/PHfFqKrVTl

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November is #DiabetesAwarenessMonth. #DYK that people with diabetes have a 6x increased risk of hospitalization if they were to get sick with influenza?! 🤯 Why chance it? >> Talk to your healthcare provider about receiving your annual flu shot today. 💙

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What is the Loan Fund? 🤔 We're glad you asked!

The WV Rural Health Infrastructure Loan Fund is the source of financing for healthcare providers in the state of WV to build, improve, and renovate their practices and businesses 🙌

Learn more 👇🏼

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For adults over 65 years of age, influenza can be especially dangerous. Get your annual flu shot to help prevent flu-related hospitalizations.

Find a pharmacy vaccination location near you. >> https://t.co/1moxwrg3hY #iVaxToProtect #WVRuralHealth #FightFluWV

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Are you up-to-date on your COVID-19 vaccines? At this time West Virginians 6 months of age and older are recommended to get a 2024–2025 COVID-19 shot. Talk to a healthcare provider or visit https://t.co/Komj3HV3Uu to find out if you’re due for a shot.

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Scare away the flu this year! 🎃 For the best protection heading into #FluSeason, get your flu shot before Halloween.

Find a flu vaccination location near you >> https://t.co/1moxwrgB7w #iVaxToProtect #FluBeforeBoo #WVRuralHealth #FightFluWV

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RSV is a common respiratory virus that can be very serious, particularly for older adults. The CDC recommends a one-time RSV vaccine for all adults ages 75+ and adults ages 60-74 who are at increased risk for severe RSV.

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Almost everyone 6 months+ should receive their annual flu shot and a 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. RSV immunization is recommended during pregnancy or can be given to babies. High-risk adults aged 60-74 and all adults aged 75+ should also receive a one-time dose of the RSV vaccine.