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National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW)
An annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and celebrate the achievements of immunization programs and their partners in promoting healthy communities. NIIW is April 22 – 29, 2024. Learn more at CDC: National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW).
To read personal stories from Minnesota parents about why they feel immunizations are important visit Immunization stories.
NIIW campaign resources
Use these resources and promotional materials to participate in NIIW and help support childhood immunization.
- CDC: Talking with Parents about Vaccines for Infants
Health care provider resources for vaccine conversations with parents. - CDC: Communication and Print Resources
Vaccine and immunization resources for Health care providers. - CDC: NIIW sample key messages
Key messages to encourage parents to stay up to date on their child's vaccines. - NIIW Activity Sheets for Children
Print these activity sheets for waiting rooms or other events. - Vaccines Work poster (PDF)
Print this poster to hang in exam rooms, lobbies, classrooms, etc. - Vaccines Work social media image (PNG)
Use this image on social media sites. - Vaccines Work social media frame (PNG)
Use this image as a profile picture frame on social media.
Last Updated: 04/11/2024