National Immunization Awareness Month

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), held annually to highlight the importance of immunizations.

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The Pennsylvania Departments of Education, Health, Human Services, and Insurance are encouraging parents to ensure their children’s immunizations are up to date as part of back-to-school preparations.

Early Childhood Education staff also are encouraged to make immunization a priority and to foster an environment of health with:

  • Immunization tracking

  • Staff education and adult vaccination as needed

  • Parent education

Early Childhood Education Linkage System (ECELS) - Healthy Child Pennsylvania has compiled a list of resources for educators and parents including information on vaccines, immunization schedules, and answers to frequently asked questions. View it online.

NewsHeidi Winkler