National Infant Immunization Week is April 24th thru the 30th. It’s a yearly national observance highlighting the importance of protecting children two years and younger from vaccine-preventable diseases. 

The CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that children stay on track with their well-child appointments and routine vaccinations. On-time vaccination is critical to provide protection against potentially life-threatening diseases.

Vaccines have drastically reduced infant deaths and disability caused by preventable disease in the U.S. through immunization. We can protect infants and children from 14 vaccine-preventable diseases before age two.  

Marion County Public Health recommends families to call to make sure children are up to date on routinely recommended vaccines and all well child visits, following disruptions from COVID-19.