National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Together, we can help raise awareness about the importance of vaccination and encourage people to talk to a healthcare provider they trust about staying up to date on their vaccinations.
For Healthcare Professionals:
All staff in healthcare practices, including non-clinical staff, play important roles during NIAM:
- Engage in learning opportunities with CDC’s Immunization Education and Training courses.
- Make your practice a supportive space that welcomes vaccine questions and concerns from patients and parents.
- Use proven strategies to encourage parents and patients to stay up to date on vaccinations.
- Make immunization schedules easy for parents and patients to find by displaying them on your website.
- Use tools like PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor Mobile App to help you make vaccine recommendations.
- Share clear and accurate information about the latest vaccine recommendations, including COVID-19 vaccines and RSV vaccines.
Interactive Resources for Parents and Patients
Parents and patients may be unsure what vaccines they need. These short, quick quizzes can give them a list of vaccines based on their answers.
For more promotional resources about Immunization Awareness Month through the CDC, visit https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/niam/index.html
