"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.
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
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:
Adult Vaccine Schedule, Age 19 years and older.
National Immunization Awareness Month:
Are you expecting? π€° Check with your prenatal care provider to be sure you are up to date on your vaccines.
Help Protect Your Baby from Whooping Cough: Informational Video
The national vaccination coverage among kindergarten children during the 2020-2021 school year dropped by about 1% from the previous yearβ that amounts to 35,000 more children without vaccination documents.
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
DYK that making the flu vaccine is a year-round effort? ππ
Learn more about influenza vaccines and how they are made:
https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/fdas-critical-role-ensuring-supply-influenza-vaccine
#vaccines #fluvaccine #influenza #NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth #publichealth
National Immunization Awareness Month!
Itβs likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes #COVID19 will circulate together this fall & winter. The flu vaccine prevents influenza disease, it does not prevent COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccines prevent COVID-19!
#COVID19 #booster #fluvaccine #publichealth
Itβs almost back-to-school time. ππ Get kids up to date on their vaccines before school begins.
#NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth
https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/vaccines-protect-children-harmful-infectious-diseases
Immunization Awareness Month:
Make sure your student is caught up on all their vaccines before they go back to school.
#DYK that the #COVID19 vaccine may be administered on the same day as other vaccines?
#NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth #vaccines #immunization #publichealth
Vaccines for Children - A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Did you know that adults need immunizations too? Talk to a health care provider about which vaccines you may need or visit
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/adults/index.html
for more information. #immunizations #vaccines #publichealth #NIAM2022
Youβre less likely to spread #COVID19 to your teachers and classmates if youβre up to date with your COVID vaccine.
Find vaccines near you at https://www.vaccines.gov/
Immunization Awareness Month POP QUIZ:
Fill in the blank: Youβre best protected against the dangers of #COVID19 when you____
1. Stay up to date with your vaccine.
2. Stay up to date with your vaccine.
3. Stay up to date with your vaccine.
Itβs a no-brainer.
Find free vaccines near you at
https://www.vaccines.gov/
Immunization Awareness Month!
Already vaccinated and boosted against #COVID19? Awesome! Encourage the people you know to find their own reason to get vaccinated and help make their vaccination happen.
For more information, go to
Getting vaccinated and boosted against #COVID19 is your best protection from severe illness.
You have 3 easy ways to find vaccines near you:
π https://www.vaccines.gov/
π¬ Text your ZIP code to 438829
π Call 1-800-232-0233
Why is important to get your COVID-19 Booster? Check out this short video.
National Immunization Awareness Month.
Have You Heard About
Meningococcal Meningitis?
#publichealth #meningitis #vaccines
While National Immunization Awareness Month may be coming to an end, you can stay informed on the latest #COVID19 vaccine info year-round:
@nursefrombirth Cochlear implant recipient is at higher risk?!
@b4cks4w here's what I found on the CDC website related to Cochlear Implants and vaccination. Always consult your healthcare provider.
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/mening/public/dis-cochlear-faq-gen.html
@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.
^^^ DO WHAT @nursefrombirth says, folks! Of course, I can't say for sure but I'm guessing having had all four available shots is making a big difference in me sitting home right now with symptoms equal to a bad allergy attack instead of something much worse.
Vaccine Schedule, Birth to 18 years.
#immunization #NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth #vaccines