August 2024 Observances

These are updated throughout the month, so please check back often! 

Month-Long Observances

Children's Eye Health and Safety Month

Digestive Tract Paralysis Awareness Month

Gastroparesis Awareness Month

National Breastfeeding Month

National Immunization Awareness Month

Psoriasis Action Month

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Week-Long Observances

World Breastfeeding Week (Aug. 1-7)

National Health Center Week (Aug. 4-10)

OSHA's Safe and Sound Week (Aug. 12-18)

Contact Lens Week (Aug. 19-23)

Overdose Awareness Week (Aug. 28-Sept. 3)

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Awareness Days

World Lung Cancer Day (Aug. 1) 

World Mosquito Day (Aug. 20)

International Overdose Awareness Day (Aug. 31)

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