About National Immunization Awareness Week
Each April during National Immunization Awareness Week, we highlight the importance of vaccines in protecting people of all ages from preventable diseases.
This year’s theme reminds the public that vaccines changed our health landscape for the better. As time progressed, more and more diseases became preventable by vaccination, and health outcomes greatly improved. We don’t want to turn the clock back to former times.
Peel’s 2025 focus
With measles cases on the rise both globally and locally this year, the Region of Peel is sharing messages that highlight the importance of staying protected against measles — a highly contagious but preventable disease.
We’re encouraging residents to:
- Check if they are up to date on their measles vaccinations, especially adults who may not remember.
2. Get vaccinated – especially ahead of spring/summer travel and protect loved ones in their families.
This toolkit provides trusted messages from Peel Public Health you can share with your audiences about the importance of staying protected right now.
Suggested Social Media Posts
*Feel free to copy, personalize, or schedule these posts on your social media accounts.
You can also share Peel region’s posts instead!*
Vaccines save lives. This National Immunization Awareness Week, ask your healthcare provider if you’re protected against measles. Don’t let history repeat itself.
Don’t let history repeat itself. Measles is highly contagious — and preventable. Use National Immunization Awareness Week as your reminder to check in with your healthcare provider.
Traveling with an infant or toddler? Make sure you’re protected against measles to help keep them safe. This National Immunization Awareness Week is the perfect time to check in with your provider.
Visiting family or friends outside of Canada? This National Immunization Week, ask your healthcare provider if you and your family are protected against measles. Vaccines help you stay safe — and enjoy your vacation worry-free.
Image Guidance / Visual Pairings
For all posts, visuals can make your message go further. Click here to download images from Peel Region’s Image Library or feel free to use your own! Here are a few ideas:
• Families of all ages together (especially multigenerational homes)
• People talking to their doctor or pharmacist
• Travel imagery (packing, airports, happy vacation scenes)
• Peel-specific or council-branded graphics if available
Thank you for helping us keep Peel residents safe and healthy!