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Make sure your teen is up to date on required and recommended vaccinations.
Did you know it's National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW)?
Everyone 6 months and older should get their seasonal flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine. The updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines offer protection from virus strains spreading this fall and winter. Vaccines are the best way to protect from serious illness and hospitalization.
"It's important to make a plan now, at the start of the respiratory season, to protect yourself and your loved ones. Get vaccinated to avoid missing work and enjoy fall activities, sports and gatherings with friends and family."
It's back-to-school time — and time to get children up to date on vaccines to protect their health.
Getting up to date is important since children and teens are more susceptible to certain diseases. Vaccines prevent disease spread in classrooms, at home and in your community.
"Ensuring children are current on their childhood vaccines is essential for both child and family health and well-being."
Dr. Elizabeth Cuervo Tilson
State Health Director / NCDHHS Chief Medical Officer
Combat seasonal illness with vaccines and treatment, and prevent the spread of COVID-19 and flu with these five tips.