August Is National Immunization Month
National Immunization Month is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages.
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Every year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages parents to ensure that their children’s immunizations are up-to-date as part of back-to-school preparations.
According to recent CDC vaccination numbers, a large majority of children - between 80% and 92% - were vaccinated for routine immunizations, such as polio, measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox, and other diseases.
However, just less than 50% were vaccinated for the flu as of late April, while only 13% of children were up-to-date with the 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine.
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Health requested that all licensed child care providers complete the Annual Child Care Immunization Survey by Friday, Sept. 19 to meet state reporting requirements.
Resources
Below is a list of resources for educators and parents, including information on vaccines, immunization schedules, and answers to frequently-asked questions: