National Immunization Awareness Month: What to Know About Vaccines for a Healthier Fall & Winter
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), a time for us to recognize the critical role vaccination plays in helping prevent serious illness from infectious respiratory diseases. This annual observance highlights the importance of staying up to date with vaccines at all ages, especially as we approach the fall and winter respiratory season.
CVEEP hosted an expert-led discussion on the recent shifts to the federal vaccine landscape, what experts are anticipating ahead of the 2025/2026 respiratory season, and the potential impact of these changes on access and uptake this fall. Providers and public health experts explained the importance of staying up to date on vaccinations for infectious respiratory diseases and broke down the latest vaccine recommendations and guidance — offering insights into which vaccines are needed to stay protected throughout the fall and winter.
Panelists included:
- Dr. Jen Brull, President, American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
- Dr. William Schaffner, Spokesperson, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID)
- Moderator: Karyne Jones, President and CEO, NCBA, Inc.