National Immunization Awareness Month

Every August is dedicated to National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), reports the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIAM is an annual observance designed to highlight the importance of immunizations. Vaccines are safe, effective and the best protection against diseases, from infancy to early adulthood and into old age. By getting vaccinated, we not only protect ourselves, we help stop the spread of disease to our children, families and communities. But, for vaccines to be most effective, vaccination rates must remain high. Americans must and can do better to protect from vaccine-preventable diseases. Join in celebrating NIAM and spreading the word about the importance of immunizations for all stages of life.