New Jersey Students Honored for Immunization Awareness Efforts

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Twenty middle and high school students in New Jersey were honored for their creative poster and video submissions highlighting the importance of vaccination in protecting adolescents from COVID-19, other diseases, and meningococcal ACWY. The students created over 300 entries, with 20 winners selected by the public and praised for their artistic talent and dedication to vaccine awareness. The winners and finalists were recognized at an awards ceremony and banquet held on May 11, 2023, at the Robert Wood Johnson Conference Center. The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey and the New Jersey Department of Health partnered on the Protect Me With 3+ campaign, which aims to educate communities about the health benefits of vaccination.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 11th annual adolescent immunization awareness poster and video contest received over 300 entries from middle and high school students in New Jersey.
  • The top 20 winners were selected by the public and honored at an awards ceremony and banquet on May 11, 2023.
  • The students' creations emphasized the importance of immunizations in protecting adolescents from COVID-19, Tdap, HPV, Meningococcal ACWY, and Flu.
  • The winners showcased the artistic talent of New Jersey's middle and high school students and their desire to educate communities about vaccine awareness.
  • The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey and the New Jersey Department of Health partnered on the Protect Me With 3+ campaign to promote vaccine awareness.
  • The winning submissions will be displayed at future health events throughout the state.
  • Teachers with the most eligible classroom submissions in each category were also acknowledged for their efforts.
  • The New Jersey Department of Health and the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey praised the students, their families, and participating teachers for a job well done.

Statistics:

  • Twenty middle and high school students were selected as winners among over 300 total entries.
  • The students' submissions highlighted the importance of immunizations in protecting adolescents from COVID-19, Tdap, HPV, Meningococcal ACWY, and Flu.
  • 11th annual adolescent immunization awareness poster and video contest received over 300 entries.
  • The winners' submissions will be displayed at future health events throughout the state.
  • The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey and the New Jersey Department of Health partnered on the Protect Me With 3+ campaign.

Sources:

  • "Twenty New Jersey Students in Grades 5-12 Honored at Awards Ceremony" by PRNewswire on May 12, 2023
  • Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey
  • New Jersey Department of Health