Cook County declares August as Immunization Awareness Month

Cook County commissioners have designated August as Immunization Awareness Month. The resolution was presented in July to the county board by 6th District Commissioner Donna Miller. She represents Homewood and parts of Flossmoor on the Cook County Board. “August is National Immunization Awareness Month, which is also back-to-school time and so it makes perfect sense to coincide this resolution with these events to help get the word out, and encourage everyone to remind their family, friends and coworkers to stay up to date on their shots,” Miller said. “The resolution for August Immunization Awareness in . . .