This week emphasizes the importance of timely infant and childhood vaccination. Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to protect children, especially infants and young children, from potentially serious diseases. Because of increased vaccination efforts in the United States, eight vaccine-preventable diseases are at or near record low levels. During NIIW, states and communities will sponsor activities designed to highlight the need to achieve and maintain high childhood vaccination coverage rates. For information on how to obtain a free electronic subscription to the MMWR, see the instructions that follow article four below.
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For information on how to obtain a free electronic subscription to the MMWR, see the instructions that follow article four below. The website address provided in the original article was incorrect.