
08/08/2025
🛡️ August is National Immunization Awareness Month!
For over 50 years, vaccines have been one of our greatest public health tools—saving 154 million lives, eradicating smallpox, nearly eliminating polio, and protecting communities from measles and other preventable diseases.
💉 Why vaccines matter:
Protect infants, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals
Reduce health care costs and hospital stays
Safeguard against diseases worsened by climate change
Keep future generations healthier and stronger
Vaccines are safe, effective, and a gift of protection we can share with one another. This month, talk to your health care provider about staying up-to-date on your vaccinations—and encourage your loved ones to do the same.
Because prevention is powerful. 🩵