Most of us are still finishing up leftovers and smiling from the memories that were made with our family and friends during Thanksgiving celebrations, but the Christmas Holiday season has official started. As we go through the hustle and bustle of decorating our homes, shopping, and celebrating; we must continue to keep our health and the health of our community as a top priority.

Below are the health-related observances for the Month of December:

National Safe Toys and Gifts Month

World Aids Day – December 1

International Day of Persons with Disability – December 3

National Handwashing Awareness Week – December 5 – 11

National Influenza Vaccination Week – December 5 – 11