State advocacy resources


Advocacy tools for HIV providers
A resource to support HIV providers with leveraging their voices to influence state policy affecting people with HIV and their providers.
State Advocacy Tools for HIV Providers (April 2025)
Federal Advocacy at Home: A Guide to Scheduling In-District Congressional Office Visits (Feb. 2025)
Information and guidance on organizing meetings with your members of Congress in their local offices.
IDSA Vaccine Advocacy Toolkit
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Vaccine Advocacy Toolkit Overview pdf
An overview of the IDSA Vaccine Advocacy Toolkit.
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Vaccine Advocacy Strategies pdf
Read about opportunities to connect with lawmakers and advocacy strategies to convey your messages about the importance of vaccines and vaccination
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Anti Vaccine Legislation Primer pdf
A primer on the kind of anti-vaccine legislation that are on the verge of being introduced in states across the U.S.
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Vaccine Advocacy Talking Points pdf
Talking points to use when writing, calling, or meeting with state and local policymakers and/or their staff.
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Outbreaks of Vaccine Preventable Diseases pdf
A timeline describing recent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases to demonstrate the dangers of low vaccination rates.
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Vaccine Stories-Tan pdf
Real stories from IDSA members about individuals harmed by vaccine-preventable illnesses.