You may have already heard. August is National Immunization Month! Some people are reluctant to be vaccinated and it can be difficult communicating to your patients the importance of staying up to date with their vaccinations. Vaccines not only benefit your patients, but also the larger community.
The CDC has a fantastic toolkit that features educational resources to help you deliver the message of the importance of vaccines. The toolkit includes ready-to-use promotional materials that can be shared across social media platforms. It also includes an adult vaccine assessment tool that can help you narrow down what vaccinations may be beneficial for your patients.
What better way to advocate for and educate not only yourself but your colleagues and patients? The tool also includes an easy-to-read vaccination schedule for children, teens, and infants. Keeping up to date with vaccines can be difficult, especially when your patients have to account for more than one individual. The list includes a chart of vaccine-preventable diseases along with symptoms and complications that can occur if you or your child is not vaccinated.
How can you support patients with specific health risks? There is also guidance for adults who have health conditions, such as asthma, liver disease, or a weakened immune system. Traveling? The CDC has you covered with the necessary information you need to make sure you are ready to embark to your destination safely, while providing updated recommendations on the current status of COVID-19 across the globe. Be advised that all travelers are required to have a negative test result before traveling to the US from an international location.
If you haven’t already, we highly suggest that you take the time to see what the CDC’s Adult Assessment tool can provide for your vaccination information needs.
