National Folic Acid Awareness Week
The National Council on Folic Acid (NCFA) is a partnership of 100 organizations, including AAPA, devoted to promoting the health benefits and consumption of folic acid for the prevention of neural tube defects. All women of childbearing age need 400 micrograms of folic acid daily. Research conducted by the Spina Bifida Association indicates that many women, Hispanic women in particular, have incorrect notions about folic acid. NCFA is providing patient education materials to order free of charge for National Folic Acid Awareness Week and encourages all PAs to become involved in this effort.
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
The Partnership to End Cervical Cancer is a collaboration of nearly 40 leading consumer, professional and policy organizations, including AAPA. It was formed to create a new standard of preventive health care for women that includes screening and vaccination to prevent cervical cancer. To learn more about educating patients about cervical cancer, visit the Partnership’s Web site.
National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had announced the week of December 6-12, 2009, as National Influenza Vaccination Week. This event is designed to highlight the importance of continuing influenza (flu) vaccination, as well as foster greater use of flu vaccine through the months of December, January and beyond.
UpdateThis year's NIVW originally scheduled for December6-12, 2009 has been rescheduled for January 10-16, 2010
