National Immunization Awareness Month

Shots (or vaccines) help prevent dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases. Vaccines aren’t just for kids – adults need to get vaccinated to stay protected from serious illnesses like the flu, measles, and pneumonia.

National Immunization Awareness Month is a great time to promote vaccines and remind family, friends, and coworkers to stay up to date on their shots.

How can National Immunization Awareness Month make a difference?

We can all use this month to raise awareness about vaccines and share strategies to increase immunization rates in our community.

Here are just a few ideas:

• Talk to friends and family members about how vaccines aren’t just for kids. Shots can protect people of all ages from serious diseases.
• Encourage people in your community to get the flu vaccine every year.
• Invite a doctor or nurse to speak to parents about why it’s important for all kids to get vaccinated.

How can I help spread the word?

We’ve made it easier for you to make a difference! This toolkit is full of ideas to help you take action today. For example:

• Add information about vaccines to your newsletter.
• Tweet about National Immunization Awareness Month.
• Host a community event where people can get together and learn about immunizations.
• Add this Web badge to your website or blog

Find More Information

• Vaccines & Immunizations
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
• Immunization Schedules
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
• Parents’ Guide to Childhood Immunizations
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Recognizing National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases

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