Media alert: South Carolina Immunization Coalition and its partners, including Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, remind the community of the importance of immunization

EVENT:                  August is National Immunization Awareness Month and the South Carolina Legislature has designated Aug. 13-19 as South Carolina Immunization Week.

During this week, the South Carolina Immunization Coalition and its partners, including Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, are encouraging South Carolinians of all ages to get immunized to help protect our communities against diseases and prevent some cancers.

Join us at the press event as Coalition partners reinforce the important message about immunization and its benefits for the entire community.

WHEN:                  Wednesday, Aug. 15

TIME:                    10 a.m.

WHERE:                Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, Seven Richland Medical Park, first floor, Warren Derrick Classroom

WHY:                      Vaccines are safe, effective and the best protection against certain diseases.