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August is recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). Today\u2019s vaccines protect against serious and potentially life-threatening diseases such as polio, pneumonia, and cancers caused by HPV.
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Because of advances in medical science, your children and family can be protected against more diseases than ever before. As schools and colleges begin to reopen, parents and guardians should make sure their
children are up-to-date on their vaccines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cConsulting with your child\u2019s doctor before school starts is a fantastic way to get information about vaccine schedules while making sure your family is best prepared to start the school year,\u201d said Paul Pettit, Public Health Director for Genesee and Orleans Counties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the school guidance set forth by New York State, many safeguards are put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the academic setting. However, it is still important to remember and protect against vaccine preventable diseases.
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During these challenging times, the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend every child continues to receive routine vaccinations during the COVID-19 outbreak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWell-child visits and vaccinations are essential services and help make sure children are protected. Children who are not protected by vaccines
may be more likely to get diseases like measles and whooping cough\u201d stated Brenden Bedard, Director of Community Health Services of Genesee and Orleans Counties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs communities are opening up, it\u2019s important for parents to work with their children\u2019s health care team to make sure their children stay up to date on routine vaccines.\u201d
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With flu season right around the corner, it\u2019s important that you schedule time for you and your family to receive your annual flu vaccine. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the spread of respiratory illnesses, like
flu, this fall and winter is more important than ever. Flu vaccines have been shown to reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization and death. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Getting a flu vaccine this fall will be more important than ever, not only to
reduce your risk from flu but also to help conserve potentially scarce health care resources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
CDC recommends getting a flu vaccination in September or October but getting vaccinated anytime during the flu season can help protect you.
Whether you are a parent, expecting a child, or an adult, you have the power to keep yourself and your family healthy against harmful diseases. Vaccines work with your body\u2019s natural defenses to help safely develop
protection from diseases. During NIAM, the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments encourages you to talk to your primary care physician to ensure that you and your family are up to date on recommended
vaccines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We also encourage you to visit CDC\u2019s Interactive Vaccine Guide, which provides information on the vaccines recommended during pregnancy and throughout your child\u2019s life. Adults can use the CDC\u2019s adult
vaccine assessment tool to see which vaccines might be right for you.
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For information about Health Department services contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\uf0b7 Genesee County Health Department at: 344-2580 ext. 5555 or visit their website at
http:\/\/www.co.genesee.ny.us\/departments\/health\/index.html. Visit Facebook at: Genesee & Orleans
County Health Departments and Twitter: @GoHealthNY.
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\uf0b7 Orleans County Health Department at: 589-3278 or check out our website at:
https:\/\/orleanscountyny.com\/departments\/publichealth\/. Visit Facebook at: Genesee & Orleans County
Health Departments and Twitter: @GoHealthNY.
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\uf0b7 Wyoming County Health Department at: 786-8890 or visit their web site at
www.wyomingco.net\/health\/main.html. Visit Facebook at: Wyoming County Health Department.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Press release August is recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). Today\u2019s vaccines protect against serious and potentially life-threatening diseases such as polio, pneumonia, and cancers caused by HPV. Because of advances in medical science, your children and family can be protected against more diseases than ever before. As schools \u2026<\/p>\n