August is recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month, making this month a perfect time to remind family, friends, and yourself to catch up on vaccinations. Knowing what vaccines are recommended for adults, especially older adults, and keeping immunizations up-to-date is an important way to protect yourself, your loved ones and your community from serious, life-threatening disease.
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National Immunization Awareness Month (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC])
Immunization is one of the most significant public health achievements of the 20th century. The goal of National Immunization Awareness Month is to increase awareness about immunizations across the life span, from infants to the elderly. Read More.
Vaccine-Preventable Adult Diseases (CDC)
Vaccines aren't just for kids. Everyone from young adults to senior citizens can benefit from immunizations. Some immunizations are vital for most adults, especially senior citizens. Read More.
Too Few Adults Get Recommended Vaccinations (msn.com)
Most parents make sure their children get all their vaccinations, but when it comes to adults these protective shots often fall by the wayside, a recent report shows. In fact, 40,000 to 50,000 American adults die each year from diseases that vaccines could have prevented. Read More.
August is recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month, making this month a perfect time to remind family, friends, and yourself to catch up on vaccinations. Knowing what vaccines are recommended for adults, especially older adults, and keeping immunizations up-to-date is an important way to protect yourself, your loved ones and your community from serious, life-threatening disease. 
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