August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and the San Diego County Immunization Initiative (I-3), a coalition of more than 150 public and private health-related organizations, is asking people throughout the region to check if they and their loved ones are up-to-date on their immunizations. August is a particularly good time to focus community attention on the value of immunization. Parents are enrolling children in school, older students are entering college, and seniors and the healthcare community are preparing for the upcoming influenza season.