August is National Immunization Awareness Month.

Did you know August is the month for getting up to date on your immunizations? Especially if you have school-aged children or kids heading off to college, you’ll want to make sure everyone has the proper and required immunizations before they go back to school.

Vaccinations (or shots) help prevent dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases. Vaccines aren’t just for kids – adults need to get vaccinated to stay protected from serious illnesses like the flu, measles, and pneumonia.

National Immunization Awareness Month is a great time to promote vaccines and remind family, friends, and coworkers to stay up to date on their shots.

National Immunization Awareness Month

How can National Immunization Awareness Month make a difference? Let’s raise awareness about vaccines and share strategies to increase immunization rates in our community.

Here are just a few ideas:

• Talk to friends and family members about how vaccines aren’t just for kids. Shots can protect people of all ages from serious diseases 
• Encourage people in your community to get the flu vaccine every year 
• Invite a doctor or nurse to speak to parents about why it’s important for all kids to get vaccinated

Spread the word and tell everyone you know. And make sure you and your family are up to date on your vaccinations.