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National Immunization Awareness Month
August 1-31, 2007

The National Partnership for Immunization, or NPI, celebrates National Immunization Awareness Month every August to highlight the impact of immunization in improving the health of Americans. As families are preparing to send young people off to start school and college, and as a preparation for flu season, NPI wants you to “Protect yourself. Protect your loved ones.” by getting immunized.

NPI focuses on awareness, education, outreach, and research related to immunizations. Vaccinations have saved millions of lives through prevention of devastating diseases which can cause disability and death.

Vericom can help you communicate cost-effectively with your internal and external customers. Here are some examples of how SoundCare can be used to raise awareness about this issue:

  • Create a SoundView with aimmunologist
  • Create a SoundView with a staff member about immunization services
  • Promote immunization services in your hospital
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    Sample SoundCare Message

    "At birth, children may have immunity which has been transferred from their mother. But, this immunity is only temporary. Immunization, through vaccination, is an effective way to develop lasting immunity to certain harmful diseases. Injecting killed or weakened viruses or bacteria offers protection against disease by the development of an immune response. Talk to your pediatrician about the vaccination schedule recommended for your child."

    SoundCareŽ messages can be customized in many ways. If you are a Vericom client and would like to see this message written in the context of prevention, treatment, educational events, or from any other perspective, please call Vericom Customer Relations at 800-800-1090.

     
         


     
    For more information about this Health Observance, contact:

    National Partnership for Immunization
    121 North Washington Street, Suite 300
    Alexandria, VA 22314
    703-836-6110
    dwichans@hmhb
    www.partnersforimmunization.org