August is national immunization awareness month and a great opportunity to review the importance of childhood immunizations such as MMR and DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) and the impact on children’s overall health and wellbeing. A recent CDC report shows many children are still behind on getting their routine childhood immunizations due to the pandemic. This potentially poses a “serious public health threat that would result in vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks.” Diseases that used to be common in […]
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Offers Tips to Reduce Risks July 30, 2019. With summer vacations coming to a close and preparations for back-to-school underway, it is important to safeguard your family’s health by having their immunizations up-to-date. August marks Immunization Awareness Month with various themes focused on preventing diseases through a person’s lifetime. From pregnancy to babies, young children to teens, and adults to seniors, vaccines play a vital role. How do vaccines work? Vaccines […]