National Infant Immunization Week is coming up.

The annual observance to promote the benefits of immunizations and to improve the health of children two years old or younger will begin Saturday, April 22nd and run until Saturday, April 29th. Since 1994, local and state health departments, national immunization partners, healthcare professionals, community leaders from across the United States, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have worked together through National Infant Immunization Week to highlight the positive impact of vaccinations on the lives of infants and children. Nurse Judi Van Hulzen with the Marion County Public Health Department tells KNIA/KRLS News the goal of the immunization program is to decrease vaccine preventable illnesses. Van Hulzen says any Marion County residents who have Medicaid, do not have insurance, or have insurance that does not cover immunizations should come to the Marion County Public Health Department to get caught up. To listen to the complete interview with nurse Judi Van Hulzen tune in to today’s Let’s Talk Knoxville.