Healthy Living.
National Immunization Awareness Month is observed each August to raise awareness about the importance of vaccines. This year it is especially important for us to learn and educate our friends and family about vaccines as the COVID-19 vaccines are widely available.
Vaccines enable people to protect themselves from dangerous illnesses. Many diseases that were previously very harmful to people have become rare and, in some cases, eliminated completely thanks to vaccines. When people get vaccinated, they protect themselves from getting sick and protect the people around them. Staying up to date on the recommended vaccines is an easy way to take care of yourself and your community.
Different vaccines are recommended for different ages. In some cases, children who receive the recommended vaccines when they are younger need a booster shot when they get older to remain protected against disease.
A full list of recommended vaccines can be found on the CDC website. But it is always a good idea for you and your children to get the flu shot each year, especially as we head into a new school year.
Most of the recent conversation about vaccines has been centered on the COVID-19 vaccine. It is very important to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as you can. However, it is also important to stay up to date on all of the other important vaccines. If you are not sure which vaccines you or your children should have, ask your doctor.
When it comes to protecting each other from getting sick, we’re all in it together. Staying up to date on your vaccines is a great way to do your part in keeping your community safe.
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