2024 National Immunization Awareness Month HPV Vaccine Awareness Week
Page last updated 8/15/2024
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (#NIAM) and August 4-10 is California HPV Vaccine Week. The County of San Diego wants to remind everyone of the critical role vaccinations have in protecting our health and the health of the community.
We have all experienced what it’s like to be vulnerable to illness. The COVID-19 pandemic reminded us of how serious diseases are and the impact they can have when people do not have protection through natural immunity or vaccines. Diseases affect our health, our well-being, and our community.
Now is a great time to contact your healthcare provider and make sure you are up to date on your vaccines. If you do not have a healthcare provider, call 2-1-1 San Diego to find a healthcare provider near you.
Vaccines are recommended for people of all ages and stages in life.
Learn more about the vaccines you need by clicking on the buttons
below.
Help promote National Immunization Awareness Month with the following materials:
- National Immunization Awareness Month Drop in Article --Shortened article customized for medical providers; that can be shared in local media.
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Social
Media Messages—Immunization awareness messages to with the
community, throughout the month.
- Twitter: SDCountyHHSA | SanDiegoCounty | livewell_sd
- Facebook: SDCountyHHSA | County of San Diego - Government | LiveWellSD
- Instagram: livewell_sd | countyofsandiego
- National Immunization Awareness Month Infographic--Highlights the importance of vaccinations and their benefits.
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Don't
Wait to Vaccinate
The American Cancer Society recommends that boys and girls get vaccinated against HPV between the ages of 9 and 12 to help prevent six types of cancer later in life.
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Why
Age 9?
Starting the HPV vaccination series at age 9 is recommended by the American Cancer Society, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the National HPV Vaccination Roundtable. Previous guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends routine HPV vaccination at age 11 or 12 years but notes that the HPV vaccine can be given starting at age 9.
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Start
at 9 Toolkit
To assist with getting back on track, the American Cancer Society's National HPV Vaccination Roundtable has developed the "Start at Age 9" toolkits that can be used in your practice.
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HPV
Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness
With more than 135 million doses distributed in the United States, HPV vaccine has a reassuring safety record that is backed by over 15 years of monitoring and research. As with all approvedvaccines, CDC and FDA closely monitor the safety of HPV vaccines. Any detected safety concerns are reported to health officials, healthcare professionals, and the public. Data continue to show that HPV vaccination is safe and effective.
Social Media Messages
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) and August 4-10 is HPV Vaccine Week. Vaccines are needed throughout your life. Make sure you are up to date on your vaccines!
Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/ImmunizationMonth-SD
#ivax2protect #NIAM
HPV Vaccine Week is August 4-10! Protect your teen and those around them from vaccine-preventable illnesses. Make sure your teen gets their HPV vaccine and is up-to-date on all other recommended vaccines.
Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/ImmunizationMonth-SD
#CaHPVvaxweek #CaliforniaHPVFree
Did you know that women vaccinated during pregnancy can provide protection to their baby up until 6 months of age?
Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/ImmunizationMonth-SD
#ivax2protect #NIAM
Did you know that women vaccinated during pregnancy can provide protection to their baby up until 6 months of age?
Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/ImmunizationMonth-SD
#ivax2protect #NIAM
Did you know that women vaccinated during pregnancy can provide protection to their baby up until 6 months of age?
Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/ImmunizationMonth-SD
#ivax2protect #NIAM
COVID-19 vaccines are now available for kids 6 months+ and can help keep the whole family safer from serious illness and hospitalization. Give yourself peace of mind & help loved ones get vaccinate
Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/ImmunizationMonth-SD
#ivax2protect #NIAM
Help keep your growing children strong. Vaccines help provide immunity before they are exposed to life-threatening diseases. Teach your children the importance of vaccinations.
Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/ImmunizationMonth-SD
#ivax2protect #NIAM
Get vaccinated to keep yourself safe and protect those who can’t. People who are at high risk must depend on others to avoid getting sick. Schedule your vaccination now to help keep everyone safe!
Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/ImmunizationMonth-SD
#ivax2protect #NIAM
Get vaccinated to keep yourself safe and protect those who can’t. People who are at high risk must depend on others to avoid getting sick. Schedule your vaccination now to help keep everyone safe!
Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/ImmunizationMonth-SD
#ivax2protect #NIAM
Get vaccinated to keep yourself safe and protect those who can’t. People who are at high risk must depend on others to avoid getting sick. Schedule your vaccination now to help keep everyone safe!
Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/ImmunizationMonth-SD
#ivax2protect #NIAM
As we get older, our immune system weakens. Give your immunity a boost and make sure you are up to date on vaccines.
Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/ImmunizationMonth-SD
#ivax2protect #NIAM
As we get older, our immune system weakens. Give your immunity a boost and make sure you are up to date on vaccines.
Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/ImmunizationMonth-SD
#ivax2protect #NIAM
Resources and tools to help healthcare providers encourage their patients to get vaccinated.
Printouts
- Help Kids Return to School - Get Caught Up on Recommended Vaccines — A call to action providing strategies that can help encourage families to stay up to date with their vaccines (for healthcare providers).
- Catch Up on Checkups and Routine Vaccines — An infographic highlighting the importance of getting children caught up on well-child visits and routine childhood vaccinations (for patients).
- Healthcare Providers
- Patients
- California HPV Vaccine Week
- Vaccines and Pregnancy — A digital article listing the top 7 seven things pregnant women need to know about vaccinations.
- Catch Up on Well-Child Visits and Recommended Vaccinations — Use this web feature as a link in your promotional platforms to encourage routine childhood vaccinations.
- Healthy Living with Diabetes: The Simple Step You May Be Missing — A digital article about how vaccines can help people with diabetes.
Videos
- Making Effective Vaccine Recommendation Videos #HowIRecommend—This series of videos explain the importance of vaccinations, how to effectively address questions from parents about vaccine safety and effectiveness, and the importance of routinely recommending same day vaccination to patients.
For more information or to request
materials,
contact the San Diego Immunization Unit via e-mail or call us at (866) 358-2966.
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