August is National Immunization Awareness Month

We've come a long way with vaccinations. Although most of the diseases (for example, polio) prevented by vaccines are no longer common in the United States, we still need to vaccinate our children to avoid outbreaks. Kids that are not fully vaccinated can become very sick and spread the disease to a community very quickly. As a parent, it is ok to have questions and concerns about vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has valuable information about vaccines, including the most up-to-date vaccine schedules for both children and adults. With school starting next month, make sure your children are fully vaccinated to protect them and their classmates with this guide.