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August is National Immunization Awareness Month

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What Vaccines Do I Need and When Should I Get Them?

By Michele Eggers, quality care coordinator at Network Health
Originally published on 8/13/2021 at 3:40 p.m.

Although there are no federal holidays in the month of August, it often winds up being a busy month due to back-to-school pressure and families trying to squeeze in activities before the fall.

August not only is a busy time of the year it is recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month. During this month, health professionals strive to highlight the importance of vaccination for all age groups.

In terms of which vaccines are important, we’ve compiled a short list.

Vaccines for before and after pregnancy

Staying up to date with vaccines before and during pregnancy not only helps protect you from illnesses that could lead to birth defects, the vaccines provide some immunity to your baby for the first few months of their life.

Vaccines for children, adolescents and teenagers

Keeping up with recommended vaccination schedules helps boost immunity before children are exposed to illness. Some vaccines require multiple doses to build immunity. As children get older and go to school, additional vaccinations are recommended to extend protection.

Recommended vaccines for birth to age 2

Recommended vaccines for ages 3-10 years old

Recommended vaccines for ages 11-18 years old

Vaccinations for adults

COVID-19 vaccination

In addition to routine vaccinations, the CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccination for people 12 years and older for the prevention of coronavirus disease.

Immunizations – a crucial part of preventative care in August and throughout the year

Immunizations are vital to reducing the spread of disease and helping to protect you and others from outbreaks of potentially serious illnesses.

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