In observance of National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), we are highlighting the importance of routine vaccinations to safeguard our communities. The month emphasizes the importance of vaccination for everyone, regardless of age, as a key part of public health. Vaccines are a safe and effective way to protect yourself and your loved ones from serious diseases.
During NIAM, you can:
- Talk to your doctor or healthcare provider about your vaccination status.
- Get vaccinated against preventable diseases.
- Volunteer to help with local immunization events.
Travel with Your Health Passport
Vaccination is also critical for international travel. “Before you see the world,” a great first step is to get the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis, approved by the World Health Organization and available from the U.S. Government Bookstore. Also known as the “Yellow Card,” this document is often required for entry into countries with specific health risks.
This certificate, with text in both English and French, serves as your health passport. To make it valid, you must first visit a healthcare provider for any vaccinations required for your destination. Your doctor will list the vaccinations on the form, sign it, and date it. Every traveler must keep their Yellow Card with them while traveling as proof of vaccination. With this vital document, you’re ready to plan your next venture of a lifetime.
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Visit a Federal depository library: Search for U.S. Government publications in a nearby Federal depository library. You can find the records for most titles in GPO’s Catalog of U.S. Government Publications.
Find more than a million official Federal Government publications from all three branches at www.govinfo.gov.
About the author: Blogger Trudy Hawkins is the Senior Marketing & Promotions Specialist in GPO’s Publication & Information Sales Office, supporting the U.S. Government Online Bookstore (https://bookstore.gpo.gov).
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and National Suicide Prevention Week is September 6–12, 2020. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), it’s normal to experience a wide range of emotions during an infectious disease outbreak, such as coronavirus. Over the last several months, you may have experienced fear and worry, changes in sleeping or eating, difficulty sleeping or concentrating, or increased use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs. In addition, your chronic health problems or mental health conditions may worsen during these stressful times. If you or someone you love is struggling with their mental health, know that you are not alone. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mental illnesses are among the most common health conditions in the United States, and more than 50% of people will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their lifetime. There are many resources that can help. Here are just a few from the GPO online bookstore.
The COVID–19 public health crisis has had a major impact on the lives of all Americans. We are certainly living in ways we could have never before imagined. Social distancing and isolation from loved ones and friends brings on an increased awareness of anxiety and depression often associated with traumatic events.
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