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August 2, 2021 - Updated August 1, 2022

August is National Immunization Awareness Month

According to the CDC’s website NIAM Toolkit for Healthcare ProfessionalsExternal Website:

  • Each year, thousands of American adults become ill and are hospitalized due to vaccine-preventable diseases.
  • Some may die from these vaccine-preventable diseases as well.
  • Many adults do not realize that they need vaccines and as a result, vaccinations remain low in the US.
  • Those with chronic conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease, have a greater risk of severe complications from vaccine-preventable diseases.

August has been designated as National Immunization Awareness Month. It recognizes importance of immunizations with disease control and prevention. Immunizations play a significant role in the overall health of your patients.

Some steps that health care providers can take include:

  • Educating your patients on the importance of immunizations
  • Assessing your patients’ vaccination status during medical visits and remedy as needed
  • Encouraging your patients to schedule their immunizations
    • Medicare covers flu vaccines annually. Medicare also covers pneumococcal and hepatitis B vaccines for those who qualify.
    • Talk to your patients about importance of immunizations and encourage them to take advantage of these Medicare-covered preventive services.

To learn more about Medicare-covered services, visit CMS Preventive Services External Website

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