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Mark your calendars for National Immunization Awareness Month on August 1st! This month-long celebration has been around since 1995 and is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of immunizations. From protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases to educating adults about the benefits of regular vaccinations, this month is an important reminder that we should all be up-to-date with our shots. So join us in celebrating National Immunization Awareness Month by learning more about the various vaccines available and getting yourself or your family vaccinated if you haven't already!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1796</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Vaccine Invention</div><div class='timeline-text'>Edward Jenner develops the smallpox vaccine, marking the beginning of the immunization era.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1955</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Polio Vaccine Approval</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first polio vaccine, created by Jonas Salk, is licensed for public use in the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1977</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Smallpox Eradication</div><div class='timeline-text'>Using the smallpox vaccine, the disease is officially declared eradicated by the World Health Organization.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inauguration of Awareness Month</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Immunization Awareness Month is established to encourage vaccination and promote public health.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Measles Eliminated in the U.S.</div><div class='timeline-text'>Measles was declared eliminated from the U.S. because of the effective use of the measles vaccine.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Covid-19 Vaccines Approval</div><div class='timeline-text'>COVID-19 vaccines are developed, tested, and approved for emergency use within a single year, marking a significant milestone in immunization history.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Research immunization information</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to research immunization information. Learn about the different types of immunizations available and the importance of getting vaccinated.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Schedule your vaccinations</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make sure that you and your family members are up to date on all of your immunizations. If not, make an appointment with your healthcare provider to get the vaccines you need.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate Others</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spread the word about the importance of vaccinations. Share information with your friends and family, or volunteer at a local health clinic to help educate the community.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Encourage Vaccination</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Write letters to local politicians encouraging them to support expansion of vaccination programs and make it easier for people to access vaccines.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to Immunization Research</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Donate to organizations such as the World Health Organization or UNICEF that are working towards better access to life saving vaccines around the world.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Immunization helps protect people from dangerous diseases</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Vaccines can help to reduce the risk of infection from various illnesses, including measles, mumps, rubella, polio and others. By doing so, they help to protect an individual’s health and that of those in the community around them.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Immunizations can help prevent the spread of disease</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By ensuring everyone in a community is vaccinated against certain diseases, it can reduce the incidence of outbreaks and stop transmission of the illness. This is especially important for those who cannot receive vaccines due to medical conditions or age.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Immunizations save lives</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>It's estimated that more than three million lives are saved each year due to immunizations. In addition, widespread vaccination leads to fewer instances of serious infections and complications such as pneumonia and meningitis.</p></div></div>
National Immunization Awareness Month is celebrated on August 1st every year. In 2024, National Immunization Awareness Month will occur on a Thursday.
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