National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is April 24 – 30. Each year, NIIW focuses on the positive impact of vaccination on the lives of infants and children.
On-time vaccination is critical to help provide protection against potentially life-threatening diseases. We want to remind parents of the importance of staying up to date with routinely recommended vaccines following disruptions from COVID-19.
As a parent, you want to protect your little one from harm. Vaccinating your child according to the recommended immunization schedule gives him or her the best protection against 14 serious childhood illnesses — like measles and whooping cough — before the age of 2.
During NIIW, the Coastal Health District encourages our community members to schedule children’s routine well-child visits and vaccinations.
Review the 2021 easy-to-read immunization schedule recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and if you’re pregnant, now is a great time to find a doctor for your baby and schedule a visit to discuss any questions you have about vaccines.
Have questions about immunizations? Contact your local health department.
