Recently, the novel H1N1 (swine) influenza pandemic have highlighted the importance of an effective immunization is available for a life-threatening vaccine preventable diseases. August recognized national immunization awareness month. This is an excellent time to make sure that you and your family are up to date with vaccinations. Many people believe that immunizations are just for infants and young children, but there are a number of immunizations that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that adolescents, adults and the elderly. By staying up to date on recommended vaccines, individuals can protect themselves, family, friends, and their communities from the contagious vaccine-preventable infections.
Immunizations are considered one the greatest public health achievements in history. In fact, they have been so successful in preventing disease, it has led some people believe that immunizations are needed. "It is important to remember that even though we usually do not have the vaccine-preventable diseases in the United States, many of these diseases are still around, such as pertussis (whooping cough), and yet some are just a plane or boat ride away," said Glennah Trochet MD, Sacramento County Health Officer. "The fact is, if people stop Getting immunized, diseases are no longer commonly seen in the United States will return. The recent outbreaks of measles in California is an example of this." Moreover, despite the fact that immunizations can prevent life-threatening diseases, yet the CDC that the tens of thousands of people in the U.S. die of vaccine-preventable diseases each year. National immunization Awareness Month is dedicated to protecting the public and saving lives by raising awareness about vaccinations. August is the perfect time to remind family, friends, co-workers, and others in the community to catch up with their vaccinations. Parents are their children's school registration, students entering college, and health care workers preparing for the upcoming flu season. Do you not know if you and your family are in accordance with up-to-date immunizations?
The following are brief summaries of recommended immunizations for infants, adolescents, adults and the elderly. Please keep in mind that these are recommendations for healthy individuals. Persons who are medically high risk may need more or fewer immunizations:
Immunizations are considered one the greatest public health achievements in history. In fact, they have been so successful in preventing disease, it has led some people believe that immunizations are needed. "It is important to remember that even though we usually do not have the vaccine-preventable diseases in the United States, many of these diseases are still around, such as pertussis (whooping cough), and yet some are just a plane or boat ride away," said Glennah Trochet MD, Sacramento County Health Officer. "The fact is, if people stop Getting immunized, diseases are no longer commonly seen in the United States will return. The recent outbreaks of measles in California is an example of this." Moreover, despite the fact that immunizations can prevent life-threatening diseases, yet the CDC that the tens of thousands of people in the U.S. die of vaccine-preventable diseases each year. National immunization Awareness Month is dedicated to protecting the public and saving lives by raising awareness about vaccinations. August is the perfect time to remind family, friends, co-workers, and others in the community to catch up with their vaccinations. Parents are their children's school registration, students entering college, and health care workers preparing for the upcoming flu season. Do you not know if you and your family are in accordance with up-to-date immunizations?
The following are brief summaries of recommended immunizations for infants, adolescents, adults and the elderly. Please keep in mind that these are recommendations for healthy individuals. Persons who are medically high risk may need more or fewer immunizations:
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