August is recognized as National
Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). The goal of NIAM is to increase
awareness about immunizations across the life span, from infants to the
elderly.
August is the perfect time to remind family, friends, co-workers, and
those in the community to catch up on their vaccinations. Parents are
enrolling their children in school, students are entering college, and
health care workers are preparing for the upcoming flu season.
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Why are immunizations important?
Immunization is one of the most significant public health
achievements of the 20th century. Vaccines have eradicated smallpox,
eliminated wild poliovirus in the U.S. and significantly reduced the
number of cases of measles, diphtheria, rubella, pertussis and other
diseases. But despite these efforts, today tens of thousands of people
in the U.S. still die from these and other vaccine-preventable diseases.
Vaccines offer safe and effective protection from infectious diseases.
By staying up-to-date on the recommended vaccines, individuals can
protect themselves, their families and friends and their communities
from serious, life-threatening infections.
Who should be immunized?
Getting immunized is a lifelong, life-protecting
community effort regardless of age, sex, race, ethnic background or
country of origin. Recommended vaccinations begin soon after birth and
continue throughout life. Being aware of the vaccines that are
recommended for infants, children, adolescents, adults of all ages and
seniors, and making sure that we receive these immunizations, are
critical to protecting ourselves and our communities from disease.
When are immunizations given?
Because children are particularly vulnerable to infection, most vaccines
are given during the first five to six years of life. Other
immunizations are recommended during adolescent or adult years and, for
certain vaccines, booster immunization are recommended throughout life.
Vaccines against certain diseases that may be encountered when traveling
outside of the U.S. are recommended for travelers to specific regions of
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