August is National Immunization Awareness Month!

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (#NIAM). The County of San Diego wants to remind everyone of the critical role vaccinations have in protecting our health and the health of the community.

We have all experienced what it’s like to be vulnerable to illness. The COVID-19 pandemic reminds us of how serious diseases are and the impact they can have when people do not have protection through natural immunity or vaccines. Diseases affect our health, our well-being, and our community.

Persons ages 6 months and older are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for Pfizer-BioNTech (Pfizer) and Moderna, and ages 18 years and older for Janssen/Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and Novavax.

Vaccines are recommended for people of all ages and stages in life. Learn more about the vaccines you need.

Make sure you are protected and up to date on your vaccines. Now is a great time to contact your healthcare provider and make sure you are up to date with your vaccines. If you do not have a healthcare provider, call 2-1-1 San Diego to find a healthcare provider near you.

Learn more about immunizations, get vaccinated, and help us promote National Immunization Awareness Month.