{"id":139,"date":"2015-08-11T10:30:21","date_gmt":"2015-08-11T14:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=139"},"modified":"2022-06-28T11:10:25","modified_gmt":"2022-06-28T15:10:25","slug":"august-is-national-immunization-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/august-is-national-immunization-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Get your vaccines for National Immunization Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s never been a better time to make sure you and your family are up-to-date on vaccinations than in August. It\u2019s National Immunization Awareness Month. The school year (and its immunization requirements) is approaching\u2014and the winter flu season just around the corner. So, it’s important to get into your provider’s office (or pharmacy!) and make sure you and your children are protected against vaccine preventable diseases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some people cannot receive vaccines because they are too young, have compromised immune systems, or other contraindications.. There are very few contraindications to vaccination and many <\/span>conditions are incorrectly perceived as contraindications or precautions to vaccination<\/span><\/a>, so it is important to discuss your concerns with your provider before skipping vaccines. <\/span>Those who cannot receive some or all vaccines<\/span><\/a> rely on <\/span>herd immunity<\/span><\/a>\u2014the immunized people surrounding them\u2014to act as a barrier against disease.<\/span><\/p>\n

This makes it even more important for all those who are physically able to get vaccinated. By keeping yourself and your family up-to-date on your immunizations, you\u2019re not only protecting yourselves, but also those around you. This August, in celebration of National Immunization Awareness Month, do your part to make sure that you and your family are properly immunized\u2014including for COVID-19.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is immunization?<\/span><\/h2>\n

During <\/span>National Immunization Awareness Month<\/span><\/a>, it\u2019s important to understand what exactly is immunization. <\/span>Immunization<\/span><\/a> is the process of making an individual immune, or resistant, to an infectious disease. Once immunized against a specific disease, your body\u2019s immune system is better able to fight off and prevent any future infections from that disease and reduce transmission to susceptible persons.<\/span><\/p>\n

The most common way that immunization occurs is through vaccination. <\/span>Vaccines<\/span><\/a> contain proteins that encourage your immune system to produce the antibodies to fight against that disease, ensuring you won\u2019t get it in the future. Vaccines are commonly given through injections, pills, or nasal sprays.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is a relatively painless procedure with a big payoff\u2014protection against a wide range of diseases, from tetanus to measles to the common flu. Immunization is the reason why the World Health Organization was able to declare smallpox eradicated in 1980, and why infectious diseases such as polio and measles are so uncommon today. Vaccination is simple, affordable, and, most importantly, mandatory\u2014especially for kids. <\/span>Insurance plans must cover most vaccines without co-payment<\/span><\/a> and there are <\/span>federal<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>state<\/span><\/a> programs that provide vaccines for uninsured persons. Many vaccines are most effective if they are first received as infants and children, and then kept up into adulthood on their prescribed schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n

National Immunization Awareness Month<\/span><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s a reason that August is National Immunization Awareness Month. August is the ideal time to immunize, before schools and universities start, while children, adolescents, and young adults are presenting for back to school physicals, before the start of respiratory illness season and before people cluster indoors where they are more likely to spread illnesses. And soon, kids will be heading back to school, exposing them to new and diverse diseases\u2014especially because many have just <\/span>traveled on summer vacation<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Spreading awareness and accurate information about the benefits of immunization is more important than ever, especially given the growing anti-vaccination trend. Many people, especially parents, are concerned about possible negative side effects of vaccination. While mild side effects, such as minor swelling or low-grade fevers are possible, the concerns of the anti-vaccination movement are based on inaccurate or disproved information\u2014such as the idea that vaccines cause <\/span>autism<\/span><\/a> or contain unsafe ingredients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite the fact that this is untrue, many now forgo vaccines for themselves or their children, putting both themselves and those around them, especially vulnerable persons, at risk of infectious diseases. Unfortunately, there have been large outbreaks of vaccine preventable illnesses such as measles and mumps, and polio is still prevalent in developing countries because of inadequate vaccination rates. Vaccines enable your immune system to fight diseases that would otherwise keep you bedridden, hospitalized, or cause serious long-term injury, or worse. Not only do they keep you feeling better and give you peace of mind about your health, but they also protect those around you. If you\u2019re immune to a disease, that means you are unlikely to pass it on to others.<\/span><\/p>\n

Immunization schedule<\/span><\/h2>\n

For many vaccines, getting them as early as possible is best for maximum protection. But most vaccines don\u2019t last forever, and many of them require individuals to be revaccinated or receive multiple doses on a schedule. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) annually releases expert recommendations for scheduling vaccines to protect <\/span>infants, children, adolescents<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>adults<\/span><\/a> against vaccine-preventable diseases in the U.S.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/b>Vaccinations to consider once you turn 50<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

The vaccines below are the most common (there are other vaccines and dosage recommendations for patients with specific circumstances or risk factors). The CDC also recommends that everyone 6 months and older is vaccinated for COVID-19. The timing of shots varies based on age<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
CDC recommendations for common vaccines<\/span><\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Type<\/b><\/td>\nFirst dose<\/b><\/td>\nSecond dose<\/b><\/td>\nThird dose<\/b><\/td>\nFourth dose<\/b><\/td>\nMore<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hepatitis B<\/b><\/td>\nAt birth<\/span><\/td>\n1-2 months<\/span><\/td>\n6-18 months<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n2-3 doses in adulthood<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rotavirus<\/b><\/td>\n2 months<\/span><\/td>\n4 months<\/span><\/td>\n6 months (depending on vaccine)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diphtheria, tetanus, & acellular pertussis (DTaP)<\/b><\/td>\n2 months<\/span><\/td>\n4 months<\/span><\/td>\n6 months<\/span><\/td>\n15-18 months<\/span><\/td>\nFifth dose at 4-6 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)<\/b><\/td>\n2 months<\/span><\/td>\n4 months<\/span><\/td>\n6 months (depending on vaccine)<\/span><\/td>\n12-15 months<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13)<\/b><\/td>\n2 months<\/span><\/td>\n4 months<\/span><\/td>\n6 months<\/span><\/td>\n12-15 months<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inactivated poliovirus<\/b><\/p>\n

(IPV)<\/b><\/td>\n

2 months<\/span><\/td>\n4 months<\/span><\/td>\n6-18 months<\/span><\/td>\n4-6 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Influenza<\/b><\/td>\n6 months<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nOne dose annually into adulthood<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)<\/b><\/td>\n12-15 months<\/span><\/td>\n4-6 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n1-2 doses in\u00a0 adulthood<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Varicella (VAR)<\/b><\/td>\n12-15 months<\/span><\/td>\n4-6 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n2 doses in adulthood<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hepatitis A (HepA)<\/b><\/td>\n2 dose series between 12-23 months<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tetanus, diphtheria, & acellular pertussis\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

(Tdap)<\/b><\/td>\n

11-12 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nBooster every 10 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Human papillomavirus\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

(HPV)<\/b><\/td>\n

11-12 years<\/span><\/td>\n6-12 months after first dose<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meningococcal<\/b><\/td>\n11-12 years<\/span><\/td>\n16 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pneumococcal polysaccharide<\/b><\/td>\n65+ years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zoster<\/b><\/td>\n2 doses after 50 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

These recommendations are just that\u2014strong suggestions for maximizing health outcomes. While your provider can\u2019t require that you get vaccinated on this schedule, institutions, such as schools and workplaces, can. Your children\u2019s school or sports program will likely ask for proof that they are up to date on immunizations <\/span>before allowing them to enroll<\/span><\/a>. This is for the protection of other children and staff (including those who may be immunocompromised) as much as it is for your own child\u2019s protection.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to get immunization records<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you need your immunization records, the first place to contact is your provider\u2019s office. Your primary care provider should have a record of all the immunizations you\u2019ve received at the practice. If you\u2019ve recently switched providers, you may need to contact your last provider to ask them to send your records\u00a0 and update your new provider. Your child\u2019s provider should be able to provide any records that they need to enroll in school or other activities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, there\u2019s no national database for immunization, and many clinics and hospitals only keep immunization for a number of years. Some states maintain <\/span>immunization databases<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 If you\u2019re an adult looking for immunization records from your childhood, ask your parents or caregiver. Previous schools and workplaces may also keep your records for a few years after you leave.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to save money on immunizations<\/span><\/h2>\n

The sticker price for vaccines can vary widely\u2014<\/span>from $10 to over $100<\/span><\/a>. While most insurance plans cover a variety of vaccines, making many of them free or low-cost for patients, there\u2019s a chance you may still be saddled with some costs. SingleCare coupons can help you <\/span>save on immunizations<\/span><\/a> if they\u2019re not covered by your insurance\u2014or if you don\u2019t have insurance. Through SingleCare, you can find coupons for vaccines treating <\/span>yellow fever<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>shingles<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>meningitis<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>influenza<\/span><\/a>, and more. Ask your pharmacist which vaccinations you can receive straight in the pharmacy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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