AUGUST-CDC - National Immunization Awareness Month - Events - Vaccines

NIAM draws attention to immunization in August each year.

Each year in August, National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) provides an opportunity to highlight the value of immunization across the lifespan. Activities focus on encouraging all people to protect their health by being immunized against infectious diseases. In 2014, the National Public Health Information Coalition is coordinating NIAM activities.

Get Toolkits to Help You Raise Awareness About Immunization

The National Immunization Awareness Month Communication Toolkit, developed by NPHIC in collaboration with CDC, focuses on four weekly themes:

A key message for our nation

People of all ages can protect their health with timely vaccination.

The toolkit includes key messages, sample media materials, social media content, and event ideas. You can also get eye-catching NIAM logos and banners for each weekly theme to place on your websites and social media platforms. These branding elements highlight your participation in NIAM.

The National Health Information Center offers a toolkit with NIAM resources through Healthfinder.gov:

August National Health Observances (2014) [11 pages]

Find CDC Resources for National Immunization Awareness Month

For a complete list of resources, download this sell sheet for NIAM [2 pages].

CDC develops immunization materials our partners can use in local outreach and education efforts during NIAM and year-round. Below are links to materials you can use during NIAM to

Check with your state or local health department to see if they have additional immunization resources you can use during NIAM, or plans to celebrate the month.

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