" Did you know August is National Immunization Awareness Month? Celebrated annually, National Immunization Awareness Month raises awareness on the importance of getting vaccinated for people 1 year or older. But why are vaccinations important? Vaccinations are administered to protect us against serious, life-threatening diseases and infections. But if you’re skeptical about getting vaccinated, here are answers to a few questions you may have. Why are vaccinations important? Vaccinations help your body build up an ...