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National Immunization Awareness Month is the perfect time to protect your patients from serious vaccine-preventable diseases by providing effective recommendations and answering questions.

  • Evaluate every patient’s vaccine needs and follow recommended immunization schedules.
  • Explain which vaccines patients need at every appointment and why.
  • Empower your team to encourage vaccination.
  • Provide resources to patients and parents.

Discussing the Importance of Vaccination at Every Stage of Life

Pregnancy
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Pregnant women look to their ob-gyn as a trusted guide to keep them and their babies safe. Learn more:

Talking to Your Pregnant Patients about Vaccines

Resources for Educating Pregnant Women

Early Childhood
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Immunization is key to protecting children from 14 harmful diseases before they turn 2 years old, and healthcare professionals are the key to ensuring on-time vaccination. Get tips for talking to parents:

About Vaccine Conversations with Parents

Educate Parents About the Diseases Vaccines Prevent

Adolescence
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HPV causes about 27,000 cases of cancer a year. Two doses of HPV vaccine at 11 and 12 will provide long-lasting protection. Learn more:

Talking to Parents About HPV Vaccine

What Parents Should Know About HPV Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness

Adulthood
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Most adults are not aware they need vaccines throughout their lives. Use these resources to educate patients on vaccination:

Standards for Adult Immunization

Educating Your Adult Patients

More Resources for Making Vaccine Recommendations
Learn more about vaccines and vaccine safety and download materials to share with your patients.