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Mark your calendars for March 16, because it's National Vaccination Day! This day is not only a reminder to get vaccinated and protect ourselves from preventable diseases, but it also celebrates the incredible impact vaccinations have had on public health over the years. Did you know that smallpox, one of the deadliest diseases in history, was eradicated thanks to widespread vaccination efforts? It's just one example of how vaccines have saved countless lives and continue to do so. So let's give a big round of applause for this life-saving medical advancement and make sure we stay up-to-date with our shots!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1796</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Successful Vaccination</div><div class='timeline-text'>Edward Jenner successfully demonstrated the process of vaccination using cowpox to protect against smallpox.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1885</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rabies Vaccine Development</div><div class='timeline-text'>Louis Pasteur developed the first successful vaccine for Rabies.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1955</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Polio Vaccine Invented</div><div class='timeline-text'>Jonas Salk developed the first effective vaccine for Polio.</div></div></div><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'>Expansion of Immunization Program</div><div class='timeline-text'>World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Expanded Program on Immunization to ensure that all children have access to routinely recommended vaccines.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hepatitis A Vaccine Approved</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first Hepatitis A vaccine in the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>COVID-19 Vaccine Development</div><div class='timeline-text'>Multiple COVID-19 vaccines were developed and began distribution in record time amid the global pandemic.</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'>Host a vaccination party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends and family over for a vaccination party! Celebrate the importance of vaccinations by getting vaccinated together and then enjoying some food and drinks afterwards.</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'>Organize a community vaccination drive</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Partner with local healthcare providers and organize a community vaccination drive. This is a great way to spread awareness and make vaccinations easily accessible for those who may not have easy access to them.</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'>Create a social media campaign</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use your social media platforms to spread awareness about National Vaccination Day and the importance of vaccinations. Share informative posts, personal stories, and use hashtags to reach a wider audience.</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'>Donate to vaccine organizations</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make a donation to organizations that provide vaccines to those in need. This is a great way to celebrate National Vaccination Day and help make a difference in the world.</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'>Watch a documentary about vaccinations</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends or family and watch a documentary about vaccinations. This is a great way to learn more about the history and importance of vaccinations while also spending time together.</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'>Vaccinations save lives</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The main goal of National Vaccination Day is to increase awareness about the importance of vaccinations in preventing deadly diseases. By getting vaccinated, not only are you protecting yourself, but you're also protecting those around you who may not be able to get vaccinated.</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 strengthens public health</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By promoting and encouraging vaccination, we can prevent outbreaks of serious diseases and help build stronger communities through better public health. Vaccines have been proven to drastically reduce the spread of disease and improve overall health outcomes.</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's a global effort</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Vaccination Day is important not just locally, but on a global scale. By raising awareness and ensuring access to vaccinations for all people, regardless of their country or economic status, we can work towards eradicating deadly diseases worldwide.</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'>Vaccines have curbed child mortality rates globally</h3><p class='facts-content'>According to UNICEF, currently, immunizations save 2-3 million lives every year. They have significantly reduced child mortality rates worldwide, especially from diseases like measles 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'>Vaccines erradicated smallpox</h3><p class='facts-content'>Smallpox is the first and only disease that has been eradicated by human effort. This was made possible in 1980 through a worldwide vaccination campaign led by the World Health Organization.</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'>Vaccines contribute greatly to herd immunity</h3><p class='facts-content'>Herd immunity occurs when a high percentage of the population is vaccinated. It is critical to shutting down disease transmission thereby providing protection to individuals who cannot get vaccinated, such as newborns or those who are severely immunocompromised.</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'>Vaccine development requires rigorous safety tests</h3><p class='facts-content'>Before being approved and distributed, vaccines go through an intense process of research and testing for years, often including three phases of clinical trials, to ensure safety and efficacy.</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'>Vaccines have large economic benefits</h3><p class='facts-content'>By preventing sickness, vaccines reduce healthcare costs and increase economic productivity. According to the CDC, child immunizations in the US will save nearly $295 billion in direct costs and $1.38 trillion in societal costs.</p></div></div>
National Vaccination Day is celebrated on March 16 every year. In 2024 National Vaccination Day will occur on a Saturday.
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