{"id":13901,"date":"2026-04-20T09:40:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vaccines.phila.gov\/?p=13901"},"modified":"2026-04-14T13:39:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T17:39:26","slug":"its-national-infant-immunization-week-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vaccines.phila.gov\/index.php\/its-national-infant-immunization-week-2\/","title":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s National Infant Immunization Week!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/php\/national-infant-immunization-week\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>National Infant Immunization Week<\/strong><\/a> highlights the importance of protecting children two years and younger from vaccine-preventable diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research consistently shows that healthcare professionals are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines-children\/hcp\/conversation-tips\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>most trusted source<\/strong><\/a> of vaccine information for parents. We encourage you to use this opportunity to emphasize the importance of timely vaccination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Mayssa Abuali, Immunization Program Medical Director, recommends discussing vaccines with families through active listening, transparency, and empathy. To keep infants protected, \u201cprioritize vaccines that have falling coverage rates according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aha.org\/news\/headline\/2026-03-27-cdc-immunization-report-finds-declines-5-childhood-vaccines-age-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>recent CDC NIS data<\/strong><\/a>, such as the hepatitis B, rotavirus, <em>Haemophilus influenzae<\/em> type b (Hib), and pneumococcal conjugate (PCV) vaccines, as well as other immunizations that prevent infant hospitalizations, such as RSV and influenza.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/vaccines.phila.gov\/index.php\/prepare-for-vaccine-hesitancy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Vaccine Facts webpage<\/strong><\/a> can support clinicians in conversations with parents of infants and newborns. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/vaccines.phila.gov\/index.php\/product\/grow-up-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Grow Up Guide<\/strong><\/a> is also a resource for clinicians and patients when discussing the importance of vaccines for a healthy childhood.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We appreciate your partnership in keeping Philadelphians healthy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>National Infant Immunization Week highlights the importance of protecting children two years and younger from vaccine-preventable diseases. Research consistently shows that healthcare professionals are the most trusted source of vaccine information for parents. 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