August 3, 2008
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Welcome to week 5 of the WOMAN Activity Tracker! Every 5 weeks you will receive an e-mail from the WOMAN Activity Tracker Team that includes program features, health tips, and the newest Bonus Challenge information.
 National Immunization Awareness Month
Are you up-to-date? Vaccinate!
August is recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). The goal of NIAM is to increase awareness about immunizations for everyone—from infants to older adults.
Why are immunizations important?
Immunization is one of the most significant public health achievements of the 20th century. Vaccines have eradicated smallpox, eliminated wild poliovirus in the U.S. and significantly reduced the number of cases of measles, diphtheria, rubella, pertussis and other diseases. But despite these efforts, today, tens of thousands of people in the U.S. still die from these and other vaccine-preventable diseases.
Learn more
Bonus Challenge
Earn an extra point and move along your route quicker! Take the 5 question quiz, "Are you up-to-date? Vaccinate!", to test your knowledge of which immunizations you should receive and when.
What's New on the WAT?
Everyone can fit physical activity into their lives, regardless of ability. Getting started can be a challenge but is well worth the effort. Visit our Tools to Help You Get Started page for tools to help you become physically active and have fun doing it!
Content last updated August 3, 2008.
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