2015 has been a momentous year, in terms of discussion of immunization policy. Ridiculous, unscientific efforts to connect early childhood vaccinations with autism have fortunately stalled, thanks in part to publication of another exhaustive scientific analysis that confirmed that there is no link between autism and immunization/vaccination.
Earlier in the summer, in response to a measles outbreak in Disneyland, the state of California passed a measure rescinding the “personal belief” exemption for vaccinating young children against diseases, such as rubella, mumps and measles.
On a more positive (and also newsworthy) note, scientists recently announced that they may have developed a massively effective vaccine against the terrifying virus, Ebola, which threatened to create a global viral pandemic in late 2014.
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, along with the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, is trying to spread positive, objective and useful information about immunizations during August, National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This event strives to “highlight the value of immunization across the lifespan.”
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, along with the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, is trying to spread positive, objective and useful information about immunizations during August, National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This event strives to “highlight the value of immunization across the lifespan.”
You can explore these messages and dive deeper into any topics at the NPHIC website. Some of the critical messages that these institutions are trying to get out include:
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In addition to ensuring that your kids are immunized, protect them against drowning or other water accidents in August. Learn the facts here: 6 Surprising Swimming Pool Dangers.