4 ways to support national immunization month

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, an annual observance launched to encourage people of all ages to get up to date on recommended vaccinations.

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NIAM is sponsored by the National Public Health Information Coalition. Here are four ways for healthcare organizations to promote the observance.

1. Add information on immunizations to your organization’s newsletter.

2. Use social media platforms like Twitter to spread awareness about the observance.

3. Host an event to educate community members and families about immunization.

4. Add a web badge promoting the observance to your organization’s webpage.

To learn more and download promotional resources, click here and here

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