National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is an annual observance, from April 22-29, 2017, 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. Learn more about infant immunizations.
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News For Parents:
Low-Cost Immunizations Now Available for Uninsured Children
No Health Insurance?
We've Got You Covered.
Your child may be eligible for low-cost immunizations through the Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) program, which provides vaccines to children age 18 and younger.
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Finally, Your Child's Doctor & Day Care on the Same Page
ImmTrac is Used by Child-Care Facilities to Verify Immunizations
ImmTrac, the Texas Immunization Registry, allows child care facilities to use the same record keeping system as family doctors and other healthcare providers.
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Keeping Children Healthy is a Shared Responsibility
Protect Your Newborn Infant by Vaccinating Family Members
Did you know that immunizing all family members helps to protect infants too? When parents and siblings are immunized, infants contract fewer illnesses.
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Protect Babies with Vaccines
This PSA shows the many ways parents keep their babies safe and healthy, including through immunization. By vaccinating their children according to CDC's recommended schedule, parents can protect their little ones against 14 serious diseases before they turn two years old. Immunization gives parents the power to protect their babies.
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News For Healthcare Providers:
ImmTrac: The Texas Immunization Registry
It's Not Just a Good Idea, It's the Law
The Texas Legislature, under Health and Safety Code 161.007(d), has mandated that all healthcare providers who administer vaccines to children under 18 years of age must participate in data reporting to the immunization registry.
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Vaccines Prevent Childhood Diseases
Don't Let Cost Prevent Vaccinations
The Texas Vaccines for Children Program offers no-cost vaccines to healthcare providers who serve uninsured and low-income populations. Learn more about how your practice can make an impact on improving community health.
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Add the 2017 NIIW Logo to Your Email Signature Block
Show your support of the 2017 Observance and help raise awareness by adding the NIIW logo to your email signature block.
See the detailed instructions for the most popular email clients, including Outlook, iOS, and Gmail.
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Regional Activities & Events
Each year, several events and activites are planned by local health departments and immunization coalitions across the state. If you are interested in posing your event on this website, please
contact the Coalition Coordinator.
NET Health Immunization Coalition Event: Texas Vaccines For Children Provider Appreciation Luncheon Audience: TVFC Providers in Smith County Date and Time: 4/24/2017 - 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Notes: Invitation Only
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NET Health Immunization Coalition Event: NIIW Promotion Vaccinations and Promotion on TV and Radio Audience: Families with TVFC Eligible Children Dates and Times: 4/24-28/2017 - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM; 4/26/2017 - 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: 815 N. Broadway, Tyler, Texas 75702 Notes: TVFC Eligible Children Only
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San Antonio Metropolitan Health District Event: Baby Happy Hour Audience: Families with TVFC Eligible Children Date and Time: 4/27/2017 - 5:00 - 7:00 PM Location: 1226 NW 18th Street, San Antonio, Texas 78207 Notes: TVFC Eligible Children
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Marshall-Harrison County Health Department Event: Provider Recognition Audience: TVFC Providers in Marshall-Harrison County Date: 4/19/2017 Notes: Invitation Only
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Marshall-Harrison County Health Department Event: Display and Education Audience: Families with TVFC Eligible Children Dates: 4/17-21/2017 Location: 805 Lindsey Drive, Marshall, Texas 75670 Notes: TVFC Eligible Children
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Comal County Office of Public Health Event: Kids Health Fair Audience: General Public Date: 4/22/2017 Location: 801 W. San Antonio Street, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
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Texarkana-Bowie County Family Health Center Event: NIIW Outreach Audience: Families with TVFC Eligible Children Dates and Times: 4/24-25/2017 - Afternoons Location: 902 West 12th Street, Texarkana, Texas 75501 Notes: TVFC Eligible Children
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Additional Resources
The US Centers for Disease control offer a wide range of promotional products that may be reused or modified as you see fit for the purposes of improving public health.
For Your Newsletter
CDC hosts a collection of
drop-in articles that can be re-used on your website or blog. Most are written for an audience of parents, however some are also written for healthcare professionals.
Printable Materials for Your Office
These materials may be printed on your office printer, or you may request full-size professionally printed copies from the
Immunizations literature order form.