This month, we celebrate National Immunization Awareness Month. MCN’s work at the Ventanilla de Salud in Austin includes weekly health fairs, many of which feature free vaccinations for Austin’s large Latino community. Make sure to watch for updates by following Ventanilla de Salud, Austin on Facebook and Twitter. For clinicians outside of the Austin area: the CDC’s campaign for the month includes “How I Recommend…” videos on how individual physicians talk with patients about various vaccines with their patients, along with many other resources -- check them out, and share your own tips and tricks with fellow clinicians with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter. On to our five recommendations from MCN staff for the week, including our Weekly Win to go into the weekend on a lighter note.

Amy sent around the disturbing news, “Bangladesh hit by worst dengue outbreak on record,” which includes some language around how the climate crisis may contribute to further outbreaks around the world.

Candace shared Every Mother Count’s new emergency grant aimed at restoring dignity and resilience for migrant families in Texas.

Alma in Massachusetts forwarded this stellar article from the UN, ahead of their climate summit in September, on migration and climate -- a growing and concerning issue.

Jillian shared an elucidative long-form National Geographic article that is accompanied by photos and videos: “How This Quiet Region in Guatemala Became the Epicenter of Migration.”

Weekly Win: Amy shared this delightful story: “From Farmworkers to Physicians: Twin Mexican Immigrant Boys Grew Up to Become HS Valedictorians — and Just Graduated From Medical School.”

Have a safe and healthy weekend.

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