August is National Immunization Awareness Month. It is important for people of all ages to be vaccinated against serious, sometimes deadly, diseases. You can learn more about National Immunization Month on the CDC Vaccine page. Members of a State of Delaware non-Medicare health plan can also check out immunizations and other preventive services covered at 100% on the Preventive Care page.

The Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) needs our help to address the regional and national shortage of blood supply brought on by the pandemic. To learn more and schedule an appointment, please visit delmarvablood.org or call 1-888-825-6638.

July is Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month. UV rays from the sun are the main cause of skin cancer, which is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Make sure to apply sunscreen 30 minutes before being exposed to the sun and reapply every 2 hours. To protect against short- and long-term eye damage, wear a large-brimmed hat and choose large sunglasses with a tag or sticker stating they block at least 99 percent of UV rays. You can learn more about protecting your skin at protectyourskinde.com You can also check out your employee group’s EyeMed page (navigation: select your group, click the EyeMed tile) and the Cancer Resources page for other tips.