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.