Adolescent Immunāāization Action Weekāā
Adolescent Immunization Action Week (AIAW) is a yearly observance held April 7ā11, highlighting the importance of adolescent immunizations by encouraging healthcare providers and parents to take action by keeping their adolescents up to date on their recommended vaccines. On-time vaccination is critical to protect and prevent more than eight million adolescents in California from getting sick and missing out on acitivities that are important to them. Learn more about the vaccines your preteen or teens needs at go.cdph.ca.gov/teen-vaccineā.
Preteens starting 7th grade must show proof of one dose of Tdap vaccine. Visit the Shots for School CDPH page for information on immunization alws and required vaccinations for students in California.ā