What Vaccines do you need?

School is now in session for most states across the U.S. and right on time for National Immunization Awareness Month. The main goal is to increase awareness about immunizations which are very important because they can help protect yourself and others against life-threatening infections.

Throughout the U.S. there are?ástill some?ádeaths associated with vaccine-preventable diseases. Last year in Louisiana there was an?áincrease in reports of Hepatitis B and Pertussis (whooping cough)?áthan in 2008, which are two vaccine-preventable diseases. ?á

Not sure about what vaccines you might need? Check out the following link & take a brief quiz so that you can get a better idea of what you and your doctor should discuss on your next visit:

http://www2.cdc.gov/nip/adultImmSched/

?áFor more information, please visit:

http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/niam/default.htm

http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/page.asp?ID=249&Detail=7428