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August is National Immunization Awareness Month

Posted August 4, 2015 by NCHD Admin

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August is National Immunization Awareness Month

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. The purpose of this observance is to highlight the importance of immunizations, one of the top 10 public health accomplishments of the 20th Century, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Throughout the month of August, we will be celebrating and raising awareness:

  • Week 1 (August. 2-8)-Preteens and Teens:  Ensure a healthy future with vaccines
  • Week 2 (August. 9-15)- Pregnant Women: Protect yourself and pass protection on to your baby
  • Week 3 (Aug. 16-22)- Adults: Vaccines are not just for kids
  • Week 4 (Aug. 23-30)- Infants and Children: A healthy start begins with on-time vaccinations

As we move through the month of August, be sure to check out weekly news articles  located at www.northcentralhealthdistrict.org  to learn more about each population and the importance of vaccinations.

For more information check out www.cdc.gov/vaccines/ or call 1-800-CDC-INFO

 

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