August 2009
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)

August is designated as National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). Communities are encouraged to plan local events and other related immunization outreach efforts during August to promote immunizations. More info >>>

Immunization News

• H1N1 Influenza information on DSHS website
  
  
• Vaccine Advisory No. 12: Kinrix - The New Combined IPV and DTaP Vaccine - PDF (posted 7/6/09)
  
  
• Where can I take my child to get vaccinations (either at a lower cost or free)?
  
  
• Immunization Rules Update - posted 2/20/09
  
  
• Affidavit for Exclusions from Immunization Requirements - FAQs and forms
  
  
• Hepatitis B Policy PDF (8/31/05)
  
  
• 2008 Report on Plans to Increase Immunization Rates in Texas  (54 Pages, 321  Kb)
  

National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW)
Vaccination Week of the Americas (VWA)
April 25 to May 2, 2009

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Texas Receives Immunizations Award – March 30, 2009
	Texas was named the most improved state in childhood immunizations today by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. San Antonio/Bexar County was named the most improved city/county. The awards were presented at the CDC’s 2009 National Immunization Conference in Dallas. Read more...

Immunization Branch
Department of State Health Services
Immunization Branch (MC 1946)
P.O. Box 149347
Austin, TX 78714-9347