Vaccines are the best way to prevent disease spread and protect our families and communities. If you’d like to make a difference in your community and do your part to help keep the Hoosier Herd strong, there are several ways to advocate for vaccines. One of the simplest ways is by writing.
Write a Blog Post for Hoosiers Vaccinate
If you’d like to share your story about why you believe vaccines are important or share an experience you have had with immunizations, you can submit a blog post to Hoosiers Vaccinate for us to share.
Putting your thoughts out there on paper (or screen, more likely) can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. If you break it down into steps and tackle one at a time, before you know it, you have done it!
Here are three easy steps for how to write a blog post:
- Create an outline breaking your post into three parts: an introduction, the main body with two to three points, and a conclusion.
- Write your post. You don’t have to start from the beginning; if it’s easier, start writing the main body or even the conclusion. Take your time and do it in whichever way you are most comfortable.
- Edit your blog post. Read it aloud or have someone else read it to provide feedback. Don’t worry about it being perfect. The important thing is for you to share your story.
Write the Editor of Your Local Newspaper
Writing a letter to the editor of your local paper is a great way to spread awareness, reach a wider audience, and make your voice heard. If you come across a relevant article, sit down and type out your response.
- Most newsletters will have instructions on their websites for how to submit a letter to the editor.
- Make sure to follow the contact information and guidelines provided.
- Keep your letter short.
- Make your point clear and concise.
- Include your full contact information.
- Submit your letter soon after the article you’re responding to was published, within 24 hours if possible.
With anti-vaccination sentiments clouding up social media and measles outbreaks threatening the health of communities, being a vaccine advocate is more important than ever. For more information about submitting a blog post or to find out other ways, you can get involved with Hoosiers Vaccinate, contact us today!
