August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), which provides opportunities to increase awareness about immunization across the lifespan as parents and children prepare for the return to school, and the medical community begins preparations for the upcoming flu season. NIAM is a vehicle for creating positive messages about the value of vaccines and highlighting local, grassroots immunization initiatives.

For more information on NIAM, please call NPI at (703) 836-6110 or e-mail [email protected].

• NIAM Promotional Materials
• Letter from DHHS Secretary, Michael O. Leavitt (English)
• Letter from DHHS Secretary, Michael O. Leavitt (Spanish)
• Letter from CDC Director, Dr. Julie Gerberding (English)
• Letter from CDC Director, Dr. Julie Gerberding (Spanish)
• Ideas for Promoting Immunization in Your Community
  • Sample Proclamation
  • Sample Letter to the Editor
  • Sample Newspaper Article
  • Sample Editorial
  • Sample Talking Points
  • Sample Press Release
  • Partnership Opportunities
  • Tips for Letters to Editor
  • Helpful Hints for Spokespeople
  • NIAM Activities Report
  • Immunization Resource List
• NPI Excellence in Immunization Awards
• NIAM Local Activities