August is National Immunization Awareness Month

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Vaccines (shots) help prevent dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases. National Immunization Awareness Month is the perfect time to review what vaccines and make sure your family is up-to-date.

Everyone age 6 months and older needs a seasonal flu shot every year. Other shots work best when they are given at certain ages.

•  If you have a child age 6 or younger, find out which shots your child needs –

http://www2a.cdc.gov/nip/kidstuff/newscheduler_le/

•  Find out which shots you or your teenager needs –

http://www2.cdc.gov/nip/adultImmSched/

Talk to your doctor or nurse to make sure that everyone in the family gets the shots they need.