Brownwood News – Every year, thousands of children become ill from diseases which could have been prevented by childhood immunizations.
National Infant Immunization Week is an annual observance to promote the benefits of immunizations in order to improve and protect the health of children two years of age and younger. NIIW highlights the dangers of vaccine-preventable diseases to infants and young children and the importance of childhood immunizations in helping to keep children safe and healthy. This year marks the 25th anniversary of National Infant Immunization Week and will be observed April 27-May 4, 2019. To encourage immunization of infants and young children, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department will be waiving the administration fee from April 29-May 3, 2019 for vaccines for all children up to three years of age who are eligible for the Texas Vaccine for Children program.
In observance of National Infant Immunization Week, the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department will also be hosting the annual Kids Health Fair on April 27, 2019 from 10 am until 2 pm at the Depot Civic & Cultural Center, 600 East Depot Brownwood, TX 76801. The Kids Health Fair will feature games, prizes, hot dogs, and popcorn FREE to the community!
Information will be available for parents and caregivers about immunizations and vaccine preventable diseases, as well as information about the WIC program, emergency preparedness, safety, and healthy living.
The Brownwood/Brown County Health Department encourages the parents in our area to bring their children to join in the fun at the Kids Health Fair on Saturday, April 27 at the Depot Civic & Cultural Center. Questions about National Infant Immunization Week, the Kids Fair, or vaccine availability and pricing, may be directed to the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department at 325-646-0554. For more information about vaccine preventable diseases visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov.
