The Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD) is encouraging residents of the Nebraska Panhandle to stay up to date on recommended vaccinations during National Immunization Awareness Month, according to an Aug. 10, 2026, news release.
National Immunization Awareness Month, observed each August, is described in the release as a reminder that vaccinations are an important part of preventive healthcare for people of all ages, from infants and children to adolescents, adults, and older adults. PPHD states that routine immunizations help prevent serious illnesses and reduce the spread of infectious diseases.
Throughout August, PPHD is promoting routine vaccinations through walk-in immunization clinics held every Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at its Scottsbluff office, located at 18 W Street in Scottsbluff. The release asks residents to bring insurance information to the clinic and notes that assistance is available at no cost for those without insurance through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.
In the release, Sondra Holloway, DO, MD for the PPHD Board of Health, states that vaccines train the body’s immune system to safely produce antibodies to fight infections and that maintaining the recommended vaccine schedule is the safest, most effective way to protect individuals and families from many preventable diseases.
PPHD encourages parents to ensure children receive recommended immunizations before returning to school and reminds adults that vaccines remain important throughout life. The release notes that seasonal vaccines, booster doses, and age- or health-specific immunizations can help prevent serious complications from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Residents are encouraged in the release to review their vaccination records and speak with their healthcare provider or local public health office if they have questions about recommended immunizations. For information about PPHD immunization clinics or vaccine recommendations, the release directs residents to contact Tina Cook, Immunization Coordinator, at 308-633-2866 or tcook@pphd.ne.gov.
The release states that Panhandle Public Health District is working to improve the health, safety, and quality of life for all who live, learn, work, and play in the Panhandle, with a vision of a healthier and safer Panhandle community.
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