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Immunizations

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National Immunization Awareness Month starts August 1st, 2025

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of protecting people of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases through on-time vaccination. This year, NIAM serves as a focal point to share trustworthy, credible information about the importance of staying up to date with routine immunizations.


Multiple partners offer resources, including social media messaging that you can use in your NIAM communication. 

  • Voices for Vaccines’ (VFV) NIAM web page includes key messages and sample social media content to grab the public’s attention on immunizations. VFV encourages its partners to share these messages and resources using the hashtag #NIAM2025.
  • Immunize Canada and Vaccine Ambassadors partnered on an NIAM campaign, which includes images, posters, and social media content
  • Vaccinate Your Family’s #FirstDayVax campaign reminds families that vaccines should be part of every back-to-school checklist. Find the shareable assets in the #FirstDayVax toolkit, also available in Spanish.

Resources

Resources

The Immunization Schedule

New for 2025! Click here for the current schedule recommended by the CDC, AAP, AAFP, and ACOG.

Immunization Information for Parents

Visit HealthyChildren.org, the AAP parenting website, for information for families about immunizations.

AAP Immunization Initiatives Newsletter

Check out our AAP’s newsletter for the latest on immunizations.

AAP #CallYourPediatrician Campaign

AAP has launched the #CallYourPediatrician campaign, which aims to reach parents with timely reminders that going to the pediatrician, even during COVID-19, is important and safe. The campaign includes images, videos, and traditional Public Service Announcements in English and Spanish.

CDC Travelers’ Health Destinations

Access the CDC portal here in order to receive travel alerts, clinical updates, and health tips for safe travel.

CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Resources Recommendations and Guidelines

Access additional resources including web-based trainings, videos, checklists, and references related to vaccine storage and handling. These example vaccine labels can be used to organize vaccines within the storage unit. Referenced in the storage and handling toolkit.

Georgia Department of Public Health Immunization Section

For more information regarding immunization, visit the links and resources provided.

Health Care Professionals
Schools and Childcare

Georgia Immunization Registry (GRITS)

GRITS Partners:

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Georgia Academy of Family Physicians (GAFP)
Georgia Association of Physicians Assistants (GAPA)
Georgia Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics (GA AAP)
GRITS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)