"National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages."
I will be sharing some resources about various vaccinations this month. Stay tuned!!!!
Childhood Immunizations help to protect children from 14 vaccine-preventable diseases by age two. Learn more by watching this childhood immunization video series.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvrp9iOILTQbWnCdkVOZiv9KURxNc3rPo
Why Childhood Vaccines are Important: A Few Quick Facts
*Routine vaccinations during childhood help prevent 14 diseases
*Among children born from 1994-2018, vaccinations will prevent an estimated 936,000 early deaths, 8 million hospitalizations, and 419 million illnesses
What an awesome time for this conversation. Don't forget August is #NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth. I'll be sharing important facts and helpful resources with you throughout the month. I will also do my best to answer any questions.
It's National Immunization Awareness Month! Vaccines protect people of all ages. Make it your goal this month to ensure you and your family are up to date on all recommended vaccines. 💉
Monkeypox Vaccine:
Everything you need to know about the monkeypox vaccines
https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/08/03/1056649/everything-know-monkeypox-vaccines/
From babies to teenagers, people need vaccines, throughout childhood, high school and into college, to protect them from potentially dangerous infectious diseases. Learn how the FDA ensures the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. #NIAM2022 #immunization #vaccines #publichealth
Why Vaccinate Video:
Do you know if you are up to date on vaccines? Fill out this quick adult vaccine assessment to find out which vaccines might be right for you and then talk to a healthcare provider:
Vaccine Schedule, Birth to 18 years.
Adult Vaccine Schedule, Age 19 years and older.
National Immunization Awareness Month:
Food service workers help to ensure the availability of a safe and plentiful food supply.
If you or someone you love works in the food industry, get on the road to being fully vaccinated and boosted today!
National Immunization Awareness Month is a great time to start thinking about getting vaccinated against the flu. So, set your reminder today for the upcoming flu season!
https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/its-good-time-get-your-flu-vaccine
#vaccines #NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth #immunization #publichealth
@FighttheFluff
I think you can find the answer in these FAQ.
September and October are ideal for flu vaccines, however, children may require two doses, then July and August are perfect to start the series. So, it really depends.