National Immunization Awareness Month 2021
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (#NIAM)! This month, we like to remind everyone of the critical role vaccinations play in protecting our health and the health of the community.
We have all experienced what it’s like to be vulnerable to illness. The COVID-19 pandemic reminds us how serious diseases are and the impact they can have when people do not have protection through natural immunity or vaccines. Diseases affect our health, our well-being, and our community.
Vaccines are available to help prevent many diseases. Make sure you are protected and up to date on your vaccines. Now is a great time to contact your healthcare provider and make sure you are up to date with your vaccines. If you do not have a healthcare provider, call 2-1-1 San Diego to find a healthcare provider near you.
Learn more about immunizations, get vaccinated, and help us promote National Immunization Awareness Month.
What vaccines do you need?
Vaccines are recommended for people of all ages and stages in life. Learn more about the vaccines you need by clicking on the buttons below.
Help Promote National Immunization Awareness Month
The following materials are available for you to use to help promoted National Immunization Awareness Month.
- Drop in Article
- E-mail Template
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Social Media Messages—Help us share these
immunization awareness messages with the community. Messaging is
available below and will be disseminated throughout the month,
please share or re-tweet when you see them!
- Twitter: SDCountyHHSA | SanDiegoCounty | livewell_sd
- Facebook: SDCountyHHSA | County of San Diego - Government | LiveWellSD
- Instagram: livewell_sd | countyofsandiego
Social Media Messages
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). Vaccines are needed throughout your life. Make sure you are up to date on your vaccines!
#ivax2protect #NIAM
Learn more about National Immunization Awareness Month at https://tinyurl.com/ImmunizationMonth-SD
We all have a role to play in keeping our community healthy. Help prevent illness and make sure are up to date on ALL your vaccines.
#ivax2protect #NIAM
Learn more about
National Immunization Awareness Month at https://tinyurl.com/ImmunizationMonth-SD
Are you pregnant? Some vaccines are recommended during pregnancy to help protect you and your baby.
#ivax2protect #NIAM
Learn more about National Immunization Awareness Month at https://tinyurl.com/ImmunizationMonth-SD
Protect your baby against 14 serious childhood illness by getting all the recommended vaccinations. See the list of CDC recommended vaccines.
#ivax2protect #NIAM
Learn more about National Immunization Awareness Month at https://tinyurl.com/ImmunizationMonth-SD
Help keep your growing children strong. Vaccines help provide immunity before they are exposed to life-threatening diseases.
#ivax2protect #NIAM
Learn more about National Immunization Awareness Month at https://tinyurl.com/ImmunizationMonth-SD
Protect your teen and those around them from vaccine preventable illnesses. Make sure your teen is up to date on vaccines.
#ivax2protect #NIAM
Learn more about National Immunization Awareness
Month at https://tinyurl.com/ImmunizationMonth-SD
Did you know the protection provided by vaccines wears off over time? Adults need additional vaccines and boosters to stay protected.
#ivax2protect #NIAM
Learn more about National Immunization Awareness Month at https://tinyurl.com/ImmunizationMonth-SD
As we get older, our immune system weakens. Give your immunity a boost and make sure you are up to date on vaccines
#ivax2protect #NIAM
Learn more about National Immunization Awareness Month at https://tinyurl.com/ImmunizationMonth-SD
Resources and tools to help healthcare providers encourage their patients to get vaccinated.
- Healthcare Providers
- Patients
- Vaccines and Pregnancy — A digital article listing the top 7 seven things pregnant women need to know about vaccinations.
- Catch Up on Well - Child Visits and Recommended Vaccinations — Use this web feature as a link in your promotional platforms to encourage routine childhood vaccinations.
- Healthy Living with Diabetes: The Simple Step You May Be Missing — A digital article about how vaccines can help people with diabetes.
Printouts
- Help Kids Return to School - Get Caught Up on Recommended Vaccines — A call to action providing strategies that can help encourage families to stay up to date with their vaccines (for healthcare providers).
- Catch Up on Checkups and Routine Vaccines — An infographic highlighting the importance of getting children caught up on well-child visits and routine childhood vaccinations (for patients).
Videos
- Making Effective Vaccine Recommendation Videos #HowIRecommend—This series of videos explain the importance of vaccinations, how to effectively address questions from parents about vaccine safety and effectiveness, and the importance of routinely recommending same day vaccination to patients.
For more information or to request
materials,
contact the San Diego Immunization Unit via e-mail or call us at (866) 358-2966.
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