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MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Vaccines play a critical role in keeping the public healthy. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) urges Michigan residents and families to get caught up and stay up to date on vaccines as part of National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) . Governor Whitmer has also proclaimed August as Vaccine Awareness Month .

NIAM highlights efforts to protect individuals of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases and ensure residents receive vaccinations on time. A study from April 2024 found that global immunization efforts have saved more than 154 million lives – the majority of lives saved, 146 million, were those under the age of five.

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