Now is the time: Catch-up to Get Ahead on Childhood Immunizations | HHS.gov

Now is the time: Catch-up to Get Ahead on Childhood Immunizations | HHS.gov

Now is the time: Catch-up to Get Ahead on Childhood Immunizations

During National Immunization Awareness Month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is urging healthcare providers and parents to “catch-up to get ahead” on childhood immunizations. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to worrisome declines in well-child visits and routine immunization rates. Although we have made progress to reverse this trend, without high vaccination rates there is a risk for outbreaks and further strain on our nation’s healthcare system. Learn More