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Protect yourself from shingles by getting both doses of the #shingles vaccine. The best way to prevent shingles is to get vaccinated. This Shingles Action Week, talk to your health care provider about scheduling your two vaccination appointments.

#Shingles is avoidable. Getting the shingles #vaccine is your best defense against developing shingles. This Shingles Action Week, talk to your healthcare provider about vaccination so shingles won’t interfere with your favorite activities.

Q: I’ve never had chickenpox. Should I still get vaccinated against shingles? A: YES! Everyone 50+ should receive a shingles vaccine. Adults under age 50 who are immunocompromised may also be eligible. Questions? Consult your health care provider about getting vaccinated today.

Curious about the state of immunization coalitions? AIM’s Immunization Coalition Toolkit provides a comprehensive overview of immunization coalitions’ structures, strategies, and impact. Learn more: #reports" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">immunizationmanagers.org/resources/immu…

According to @CDCgov, 1 in 3 people in the United States will develop #shingles (herpes zoster). Risk factors include getting older and having a previous case of #chickenpox. To help protect yourself, consult your health care provider about #vaccination.

Explore the Immunization Coalition Toolkit: Resources for Building, Maintaining, and Sustaining Immunization Coalitions. This free online resource provides essential coalition-building guidance. Access the toolkit at immunizationmanagers.org/resources/immu…

Happy New Year from AIM! We appreciate all the courageous efforts from our members and colleagues in 2025, and we look forward to the advancements in public health to come in 2026.

Happy Holidays from AIM! We wish you a fun, safe, and healthy holiday season with loved ones.

Congratulations to our newly elected AIM Officers and Executive Committee members! A huge thank you to Molly Howell (ND) and Lynelle Paro (MO) who are rotating off the Executive Committee this year. We appreciate your time and commitment to AIM!

Robert (Bob) Swanson, MPH, Retired Director of the Division of Immunization, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Learn more about the AIM awards and 2025 award winners on our website: immunizationmanagers.org/news-events/ev…

Natalie J. Smith, MD, MPH, Former Deputy Director of the National Immunization Program for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Former Chief of Immunization Branch, California Department of Public Health

Congratulations to the 2025 AIM award winners! Natalie J. Smith, MD Award for Excellence in Program Management: Andrea Romero, Section Manager, Immunization Program, New Mexico Department of Health

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at AIM! The AIM office will be closed November 27-28 in observance of the holiday. We wish everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.

The #flu #vaccine is safe & effective. Getting vaccinated against the flu helps lower your chance of getting seriously ill & can decrease your chance of being hospitalized from flu. To protect yourself and the people you love, make sure you get this year’s flu vaccination.

This #NIAM, AIM recognizes the 2025 Immunization Champion Award winners! The Pacific Island Region awardees are: American Samoa - Tuumafua Maiava Hawaiʻi - Hannah Litt Marshall Islands - Melaia Lawanivalu Northern Mariana Islands - Philip Dauterman immunizationmanagers.org/about-aim/awar…