Copyright Â© 2002 Sally Zigmond. This article may not be reprinted without the author's written permission. Sally Zigmond has had nonfiction and fiction published in several magazines, as well as anthologies, and has won several major short story competitions. She is a joint assistant editor of QWF magazine, and editor of The Historical Novels Review. She writes articles and reviews for the Society and also reviews for the Virginia Woolf Society. Zigmond is a member of The Society of Authors, and lives in North Yorkshire, England.
August National Immunization Awareness Month. Immunization, or vaccination, helps prevent dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases. To stay protected against serious illnesses like the flu, measles, and pneumonia, adults need to get their shots â just like kids do. National Immunization Awareness Month is a great time to promote vaccines and remind family, friends, and coworkers to stay up to date on their shots.
STD Awareness Month is in April â This yearâs theme: Syphilis Strikes Back. 1  State-Specific Rates of Primary and Secondary Syphilis Among Men Who Have Sex with Men â United States, 2015. 2  Announcement: Sexually Transmitted Diseases Awareness Month â April 2017. Dear Colleague Letter - NCHHSTP and STD Directors on STD Awareness Month and this yearâs theme. CDC Feature â Why CDC is focusing on syphilis and how you can get involved.