National Immunization Awareness Month

July starts back-to-school (BTS) season! Share the importance of immunization with the resources below. Check back often for the latest 2024 BTS/NIAM resources!

Suggested hashtags include: #NIAM #NIAM2024 #ivax2protect #ImmunityCommunity.

IKC Back to School Campaign | IKC x Voices for Vaccines Campaign | #FirstDayVax Campaign | CDC Resources

Vaccinate Your Family #FirstDayVax Campaign

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IKC X Voices for Vaccines Campaign

Week 1 (August 1 - August 4)

Caption: "It’s National Immunization Awareness Month! We’re sharing all about the power of vaccines that have helped protect Kansans from vaccine-preventable diseases for five decades!
#NIAM #NIAM2024"

Caption: "Don’t let anyone tell you differently: our kids have gotten so much healthier thanks to modern medicine and vaccines in particular
#NIAM #NIAM2024"

Week 2 (August 5 - August 11)

Caption: "Your health is too important to leave up to the Facebook algorithm. Seek out sources you can trust, like Immunize.org!
#NIAM #NIAM2024"

Caption: "*You* have the power to prevent disease. There’s never a bad time to learn about which vaccines you can get to protect yourself.
#NIAM #NIAM2024"

Caption: "People who are immunocompromised are a part of every community. We are rarely just vaccinating for ourselves alone.
#NIAM #NIAM2024"

Week 3 (August 12 - August 18)

Caption: "If a baby comes into contact with HepB, there’s a good chance they’ll have to deal with it for the rest of their life. Vaccinating early protects them when they’re most vulnerable to chronic infection.
@GlobalHep #NIAM2024"

Caption: "We have good news & bad news. The bad news: almost all kids will get RSV. The good news: there are now immunizations that can majorly reduce their risk from it.
#NIAM2024"

Caption: "You might learn this in bio, but we’ll tell you early: there are several life saving vaccines that teenagers should get to ensure a healthy future
#NIAM #NIAM2024"

Week 4 (August 19 - August 25)

Caption: " Getting vaccinated is far less time-consuming (and stressful) than getting the disease. Take the time and make your life easier.
#NIAM #NIAM2024"

Caption: "You should want the most for your health. That’s why it’s best to live a healthy lifestyle AND get vaccinated.
#NIAM #NIAM2024"

Caption: "Don’t find out from a virus that you’re missing a vaccine. Check with your doctor to ensure that you have all of your recommended immunizations.
#NIAM #NIAM2024"

Week 5 (August 26 - August 31)

Caption: "We should all want to keep our communities safe, and to look out for each other. One of the best ways to do that is to keep yourself free from disease.
#NIAM #NIAM2024"

Caption: "There’s no school supply more important than good health. Give your child all the things they need to succeed, including a school year free from preventable disease.
#NIAM #NIAM2024"