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Get ready to protect yourself and your loved ones by celebrating National Immunization Awareness Week, which takes place from April 24-30! This important week has been recognized since 2011, with the goal of raising awareness about the importance of vaccinations for preventing diseases and promoting overall health. Did you know that vaccines have greatly reduced the prevalence of many deadly diseases? So let's take this opportunity to learn more about immunizations and how they benefit us all.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1974</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World Health Assembly</div><div class='timeline-text'>The World Health Assembly initiated the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) worldwide to protect children from six vaccine-preventable diseases.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1988</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Polio Eradication Initiative</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) started, marking a significant step towards immunization, drastically reducing polio cases worldwide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Measles Initiative</div><div class='timeline-text'>American Red Cross and its partners launched the Measles Initiative, demonstrating the global resolve for immunization against measles.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>GAVI Alliance Founded</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) was founded to improve access to vaccines in poor countries.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Immunization Week</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first National Immunization Awareness Week was celebrated, aiming to educate the public about the importance of vaccination.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020-21</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>COVID-19 Vaccination</div><div class='timeline-text'>Mass vaccination campaigns were rolled out globally in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the crucial nature of immunization.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Get vaccinated</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>The best way to celebrate National Immunization Awareness Week is by actually getting vaccinated! Schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider or visit a local clinic to get up to date on your vaccinations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate yourself and others</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the time to learn about the importance of vaccinations and share that knowledge with others. Use social media, host a workshop, or simply have a conversation with friends and family about the benefits of immunizations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to a vaccination program</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Support organizations that provide vaccinations to those in need by making a donation. This can help ensure that more people have access to life-saving immunizations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create an immunization awareness campaign</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use your creativity to design posters, flyers, or social media graphics to spread the word about the importance of vaccinations. You can even involve your community by organizing a walk or run for immunization awareness.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Celebrate healthcare workers</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the time to thank healthcare workers who administer vaccinations and work to improve immunization rates. Bring them treats or write them a thank you note to show your appreciation for their hard work.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Immunization saves lives</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Immunization Awareness Week highlights the importance of getting vaccinated to protect yourself and those around you from serious diseases. Vaccines have been proven to prevent numerous illnesses, and help to eradicate deadly diseases that once posed a major public health threat.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes community immunity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>When enough people in a community are vaccinated against certain diseases, it helps to not only protect those individuals, but also creates herd immunity. This prevents the spread of disease, even to those who are unable to be vaccinated due to medical reasons.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It raises awareness and educates the public</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Immunization Awareness Week provides an opportunity to educate the public about the importance of vaccines and debunk any misconceptions or myths surrounding them. It also reminds people to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations and get booster shots if needed.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Immunizations prevent 2-3 million deaths each year</h3><p class='facts-content'>According to the World Health Organization, immunizations prevent between 2 and 3 million deaths every year by reducing cases of diseases like measles, tuberculosis, and polio.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Polio cases have decreased by over 99% since 1988</h3><p class='facts-content'>Thanks to efforts like the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, the number of worldwide polio cases has fallen from an estimated 350,000 in 1988 to just 33 in 2018.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Vaccinations prevent more than diseases</h3><p class='facts-content'>By preventing diseases, vaccinations also prevent the economic and social consequences that come with treatment costs, lost productivity, and potential disability or death.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>1 in 5 children worldwide are still missing routine immunizations</h3><p class='facts-content'>Even with the success of vaccines, many children around the world, especially those in developing countries, still do not receive the recommended vaccines due to lack of access, costs, or misinformation.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The COVID-19 vaccine is one of the fastest developed vaccines in history</h3><p class='facts-content'>The creation of the COVID-19 vaccine in under a year highlights the crucial and lifesaving role that vaccines play in our global society by adapting quickly to new threats.</p></div></div>
National Immunization Awareness Week is celebrated on April 23 every year. In 2024, it will fall on a Tuesday.
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