Vaccines for Adults and Children

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The Vaccines for Adults and Children Program, implemented by the Health Department, is a comprehensive initiative aimed at promoting public health and protecting individuals of all ages from vaccine-preventable diseases. This program focuses on providing access to vaccines, raising awareness, and ensuring immunization coverage for both adults and children. By addressing the unique vaccination needs of different age groups, this program contributes to the overall well-being of the community.

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  • Vaccines are Safe and Effective (127.4k)  
    In category: Immunization Awareness.
    Uploaded by Kaylee Livengood on August 10, 2021. 63 downloads since then.

    Vaccines work with your body’s natural defenses to help safely develop protection from diseases. Vaccines are tested before licensing and carefully monitored afterwards to ensure their safety. Like all medical products, vaccines can cause side effects. The most common side effects are mild and go away quickly.

    Learn more about the safeguards that ensure the vaccines we need are safe, by checking out these resources :

    https://www.cdc.gov/patientsafety/features/vaccine-safety.html

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fcvgp6gNh6o

    August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). During NIAM, Garrett County Health Department will be sharing information and resources to highlight the importance of vaccines. Help us spread the word! Follow the conversation and use #ivax2protect to share why you choose to vaccinate. For any question regarding vaccines or scheduling for immunizations please call the Personal Health Department at 301-334-7700.

  • August is National Immunization Awareness Month (335.2k)  
    In category: Immunization Awareness.
    Uploaded by Kaylee Livengood on August 4, 2021. 64 downloads since then.

    Get back on track with routine vaccinations!

    August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. We know the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all aspects of life, including your ability to attend important appointments and receive routine vaccinations. During NIAM, we encourage you to talk to your doctor, nurse or healthcare professional to ensure you and your family are protected against serious diseases by getting caught up on routine vaccination.
    We also encourage you to visit CDC’s Growing Up with Vaccines interactive guide, which provides information on the vaccines recommended during pregnancy, throughout childhood, and into adulthood.
    Parents, as your children head back to school this fall, it’s particularly important for you to work with your child’s doctor or nurse to make sure they get caught up on missed well-child visits and recommended vaccines.
    Remember to take care of yourself too! Make sure to receive any vaccines you need to stay healthy. Use CDC’s adult vaccine assessment tool to see which vaccines might be right for you.

    August is also a critical time for those who are eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19. To learn more about COVID-19 vaccination, check out the following websites:
    • Your COVID-19 Vaccination | CDC
    • COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens | CDC
    During NIAM, Garrett County Health Department will be sharing information and resources to highlight the importance of vaccines. Help us spread the word! Follow the conversation and use #ivax2protect to share why you choose to vaccinate.

  • Better Protection for our Infants (752.8k)  
    In category: Infant Immunizations.
    Uploaded by Kaylee Livengood on April 29, 2021. 139 downloads since then.

    National Infant Immunization Week is a great time to learn about the vaccines your baby needs! Most parents choose the safe, proven protection of vaccines. Giving babies the recommended vaccinations by age two is the best way to protect them from 14 serious childhood diseases, like whooping cough (pertussis) and measles. Talk to your child’s doctor to make sure they are on track with routinely recommended vaccinations. You can also visit CDC’s site to learn about the 14 diseases vaccines prevent, view the latest immunization schedule, and get tips on how to comfort your baby during vaccine visits: https://go.usa.gov/xEspJ

    Vaccines are also important for the family surrounding infants. Protecting babies from whooping cough and flu begins before a baby is born. All pregnant women are recommended to receive the whooping cough vaccine (Tdap) and inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV) during each pregnancy. Up to date vaccines are also important for the family surrounding the infant.
    Newborns do not yet have fully developed immune systems, making them particularly vulnerable to infections. Because of this, anyone who is around babies should be up to date on all routine vaccines, including Whooping cough vaccine (DTaP for children and Tdap for preteens, teens, and adults) and Flu vaccine during flu season. Learn more about vaccines recommended during pregnancy at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pregnancy/.

    #ivax2protect #NIIW

  • Together We can Help Protect Kids with Recommended Vaccines (578.9k)  
    In category: Infant Immunizations.
    Uploaded by Kaylee Livengood on April 28, 2021. 108 downloads since then.

    COVID-19 has caused many disruptions in families’ lives – and in some cases, it has meant that children have missed or delayed their wellness checkups and vaccination, which are a critical part of ensuring children stay healthy. CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend that children stay on track with their well-child appointments and routine vaccinations – even during COVID-19.

    Doctors can safely see children, even during the pandemic. Medical offices are taking steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and can make sure children are receiving the vaccines they need to prevent outbreaks of infectious diseases.

    Garrett County Health Department is taking precautions in the prevention of COVID-19, while allowing our community members to continue to receive services. The Office of Personal Health has reopened weekly immunization clinics on Tuesdays. Feel free to call with any questions regarding immunizations, to have your child's vaccine records reviewed, or to schedule an appointment for immunizations.

    Office of Personal Health:301-334-7770

  • National Infant Immunization Week 2021 (466.1k)  
    In category: Infant Immunizations.
    Uploaded by Kaylee Livengood on April 26, 2021. 90 downloads since then.

    April 24- May 1 2021 is National Infant Immunization week (NIIW). NIIW highlights the importance of protecting infants and young children from vaccine-preventable diseases. This year, a primary focus is to ensure families stay on track for their children’s well-child visits and routinely recommended vaccinations, even during COVID-19.

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