LANSING–The focus for National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) this year is to get back on track with vaccinations and highlight the importance of routine vaccinations for people of all ages. All members of the healthcare team play a role in promoting the importance of vaccines as research has shown that a strong recommendation from the healthcare team is a vital aspect of vaccination outcomes.
Healthcare team members can strengthen confidence in vaccinations by sharing accurate and clear information about the newest vaccine recommendations, creating a supportive environment for conversation with patients/parents, using proven strategies to outreach to patients/parents and by staying up to date and engaging in learning opportunities around vaccinations.
CDC’s NIAM website has two toolkits–for healthcare professionals and for reaching patients and parents–and multiple promotional materials available (i.e., infographics, social media posts, educational resources, etc.). CDC encourages healthcare providers to utilize these toolkits and promotional materials throughout the month of August.
