National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of routine vaccination for people of all ages. This week’s Friday Five shares vaccine resources and the importance of following your doctor’s advice to stay up to date.
By Robert M. Califf MD – National Immunization Awareness Month provides us an opportunity to think about how far the development and advancement of immunization science has come, and its impact on public health.
National Immunization Awareness Month, sponsored by the National Public Health Information Coalition, is observed each August in order to highlight the importance of vaccination at all ages. Check out the most up to date news about vaccinations during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. This week’s Friday Five includes new approaches to ensuring children and adults receive required vaccinations, why vaccination is important and what you need to know about vaccines.
National Immunization Awareness Month is an annual observance that strives to underline the importance of vaccination at all ages. This week’s Friday Five includes all you need to know about vaccines past, present and future and what you can do to support the cause.
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