{"id":11061,"date":"2023-04-27T16:18:28","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T20:18:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vaccines.phila.gov\/?post_type=lsvr_notice&p=8092"},"modified":"2024-09-11T15:51:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T19:51:17","slug":"national-infant-immunization-week-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vaccines.phila.gov\/index.php\/national-infant-immunization-week-2\/","title":{"rendered":"National Infant Immunization Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

National Infant Immunization Week<\/strong><\/h1>\n
April 24 – 30, 2023<\/strong><\/div>\n
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National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is a yearly observance highlighting the importance of protecting children two years and younger from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). This year, in particular, it\u2019s critical to ensure that families stay on track for children\u2019s routine checkups and recommended vaccinations following disruptions from COVID-19.

Research has consistently shown that healthcare professionals are the most trusted and influential source of vaccine information for parents.<\/strong> All staff in healthcare practices, including non-clinical staff, play important roles during NIIW.<\/div>\n
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To highlight childhood immunizations this NIIW:<\/div>\n