August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and Touro is raising awareness about the importance of receiving immunizations across a lifespan. As summer winds down and the new school year begins, August is the perfect month to make sure everyone in your family is up-to-date on vaccines. From infants to the elderly, people of all ages need vaccines. By staying up-to-date, you can prevent diseases and the flu from affecting you and your family.

The good news is that getting vaccinated is very easy. Call your physician's office to schedule an appointment or click here to Find A Doctor online.

For more information about the importance of immunization, visit www.cdc.gov/vaccines.