National Immunization Awareness Month

National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance
to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages.

• NIAM was established to encourage people of all ages to make sure they
  are up to date on the vaccines recommended for them.
• Communities have continued to use the month of August each year to
  raise awareness about the important role vaccines play in preventing
  serious, sometimes deadly, diseases.
• Immunization is a shared responsibility. Families, healthcare
  professionals, and public health officials must work together to help
  protect the entire community.

Talk to your health care professional to make sure your family is up to date on all the recommended vaccines.

• Back-to-school appointments are a perfect time to make sure your
  children are up-to-date on all the vaccines recommended for them.
• Because vaccines aren’t just for kids, you can take CDC’s Adult Vaccine
  Quiz to find out which vaccines may be recommended for you. Take the
  customized printout to discuss with your doctor at your next healthcare
  encounter.