Did you know that there are immunizations that are required at every stage in life? These quick, although sometimes not painless, shots help prevent diseases that can be life-threatening or simply inconvenient and a public health issue. Are you up to date on your vaccines? We’ll get you started with some info for National Immunization Awareness Month. Don’t you mean vaccination? Terminology can be tricky—I had to Google this answer, too. A vaccination or vaccine is something given to you, usually as an injection by a needle, by a medical professional, to prevent a disease. After the vaccination is given, the body’s immune system fights off th