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August is National Immunization Awareness Month

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Vaccines (shots) help prevent dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases. National Immunization Awareness Month is the perfect time to promote vaccines and remind family, friends, and coworkers to get caught up on their shots.

How can National Immunization Awareness Month make a difference? We can all use this month to raise awareness about vaccines and share what we know with our community.

Here are just a few ideas:

• Talk to friends and family members about how vaccines aren’t just for kids. People of all ages can get shots to protect them from serious diseases.

• Encourage people in your community to get the flu shot every year.

• Invite a doctor or nurse to speak to parents about why it’s important for all kids to get their shots.

How can I help spread the word?

We’ve made it easier for you to make a difference! This toolkit is full of ideas to help you take action today. For example:

• Add information about immunizations to your newsletter.

• Tweet about National Immunization Awareness Month.

• Host a community event where families can get together and learn about immunizations.

Get Involved Take action to raise awareness about immunizations.

1. Organize a free or low – cost immunization clinic at a local community or health center.

2. Distribute vaccination record card s with space for people to record the names and dates of their shots along with helpful facts and phone numbers.

3. Partner with a school nurse and host an educational event for parents about the importance of immunizations.

4. Post immunization reminder fl iers around your office.

5. Work with local summer camps to make sure children get important shots before attending camp.

Health Topics

• Get Important Shots

• Get a Pneumonia Shot

• Get Your Child’s Shots on Schedule

• Get Your Pre – teen’s Shots on Schedule

• Prepare for a Flu Pandemic

Personal Health Tools

Immunization Schedules

Instant Childhood Immunization Schedule

Adolescent and Adult Vaccine Quiz

Vaccines & Immunizations Publications

Parents’ Guide to Childhood Immunizations

Colon Cancer Linked To Sugary Snacks

Snacking on sweet treats like biscuits, cakes and fizzy drinks has been linked to bowel cancer, a UK study says.

The research is the first of its kind to reveal a positive connection between the disease and a diet high in sugar and fat.

A team from Edinburgh University looked at risk factors such as level of physical activity, smoking and diet.

Scientists examined more than 170 foods, including fruit, vegetables, fish and meat, as well as high-energy snack foods such as chocolate, nuts, chips and fruit drinks.

They reported links with some established risk factors of colorectal cancer – a family history of cancer, low exercise and tobacco.

The team also identified new factors, including high intake of high-energy snacks and sugar-sweetened drinks.

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