Protect Yourself and Your Community with Vaccines for Common Respiratory Illnesses
Vaccination stands as your most powerful defense against developing severe illness from, influenza (flu), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19.
The flu, COVID-19, and RSV pose significant risks, particularly to infants and young children, resulting in serious health complications. If you live with or care for children, it’s crucial to take proactive steps to shield them from these diseases.
By vaccinating, you do more than protect yourself; you become a key player in your community’s health, preventing potential outbreaks and ensuring the safety of those most vulnerable.
For any concerns or questions you might have about vaccination, please visit the resources listed below. Together, let’s take a step towards a healthier future.
Find a Vaccine Location Near You
Visit Vaccines.gov to locate vaccine providers near you.
Your local health department is also a valuable resource in finding available vaccines. Visit the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Directory of Local Health Departments to find a health department in your area.
These agencies play a pivotal role in promoting healthy learning environments. Find your local CCR&R by visiting CCR&R Search – Child Care Aware® of America.
Where Can I Find More Information?
Vaccinations not only reduce the risk of severe illness but also contribute to the broader community’s health by preventing the spread of these diseases. To learn more about how you can protect your child care programs for from infectious diseases like flu, RSV and COVID-19:
- Explore the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s page: Protecting Your Early Care and Education Program from COVID-19 and Other Infections.
- Visit NACCHO’s COVID-19 Resource Repository, developed in partnership with Better Kid Care and Child Care Aware® of America, to support early care and education programs with COVID-19 mitigation strategies.
- Visit Child Care Aware of America’s COVID-19 hub for factual and clear information on vaccines for respiratory illness.
- To request more information from Child Care Aware of America, please visit our Technical Assistance request form at Technical Assistance Request.
