AugustNational Immunization Awareness Month

Sample Media and/or Newsletter or Listserv Announcement

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We all need immunizations (also called vaccines or shots) to help protect us from serious diseases. To help keep our community safe, [your organization] is proudly participating in National Immunization Awareness Month.

Shots can prevent serious diseases like measles, diphtheria, and rubella. It’s important to know which shots you need and when to get them.

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Everyone age 6 months and older needs a seasonal flu shot every year. Other shots work best when they are given at certain ages.

• If you have a child age 6 or younger, find out which shots your child needs.
• Find out which shots you or your teenager needs.
• All adults need a booster shot every 10 years to help protect against tetanus and diphtheria.

Talk to your doctor or nurse to make sure that everyone in the family gets the shots they need. For more information, visit [insert your organization information].