Why Immunizations Matter – and How IMTELEDOCTOR Can Help
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)—a time to highlight the importance of vaccinations across all stages of life. From childhood to adulthood, immunizations are a simple, powerful way to prevent serious illness and protect not just yourself, but your entire community.
At IMTELEDOCTOR, we believe that prevention is the best medicine. And immunizations are one of the most effective tools in preventive care.
Why Immunizations Are So Important
Vaccines work by training your immune system to recognize and fight harmful diseases. They’ve helped eliminate or reduce the impact of many once-deadly illnesses like polio, measles, and whooping cough—and they continue to play a vital role in public health.
Immunizations:
– Prevent disease before it starts
– Reduce the spread of illness to others
– Protect vulnerable populations (like infants, the elderly, or immunocompromised individuals)
– Reduce hospitalizations and long-term health complications
– Save time, money, and lives
Who Needs Immunizations?
Vaccines aren’t just for children. Adults need them too—especially as immunity can wear off over time.
Common vaccines for adults and teens include:
• Flu vaccine (annually)
• Tdap/Td (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)
• HPV (recommended through age 26)
• Shingles (age 50+)
• Pneumococcal (age 65+ or with certain health conditions)
• Hepatitis A & B, MMR, and travel vaccines, depending on your history and risk factors
How IMTELEDOCTOR Supports Immunization Awareness
While we don’t administer vaccines virtually, we make it easy to stay on top of your immunization schedule. Here’s how:
Vaccine Reviews
We’ll review your medical history and vaccination records to see what you’re missing or what may need updating.
Personalized Recommendations
Whether you’re traveling abroad, starting a new job, or managing chronic conditions, we tailor vaccine recommendations to your lifestyle and risks.
Lab Orders & Follow-Ups
Need titers to check your immunity to measles, hepatitis, or varicella? We can order them for you—and explain the results clearly.
Coordination of Care
We refer you to local pharmacies or clinics for in-person vaccines and follow up to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
It’s About More Than One Person—It’s About All of Us.
Getting vaccinated isn’t just about protecting yourself. It’s about protecting your loved ones, your coworkers, your patients, and your community—especially those who can’t get vaccinated due to health conditions.
