Immunizations

The first book two books I wrote were Vaccination Fascination and The Sunscreen Scene. Why? In part because understanding vaccines and the importance of sunscreen can help prevent healthcare issues.

So I am thrilled that there is an entire week dedicated to highlighting the importance of immunizations. This year National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is April 21-28, 2018.

World immunization Week is April 24-April 30 2018. This year’s theme is

“Protect Together, #VaccinesWork”

National Infant Immunization Week is the annual observance to highlight and promote the benefits of immunizations. Immunizations help control vaccine-preventable diseases worldwide.

Interesting Facts:

• There are 14 vaccine preventable disease that vaccines (immunizations) are used against.

• Today in the U.S. not too many physicians see the measles however in the 1950’s nearly every child in the U.S. developed the measles.

• Worldwide there has been an 84% drop in measles deaths from 2000-2016 due to measles vaccinations.

• Polio cases have decreased significantly the past 30 years. To date only 3 countries remain in a polio-endemic: Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan.

• An estimated 19.5 million infants still need immunizations worldwide. (World Immunization Week)

• The CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) estimates that from 1994-2016 the vaccination of kids prevented 381 million illnesses, potential saved 855,000 lives and saved society more than 1 trillion dollars. (VFC)

To find a facility that offers immunizations through Vaccine for Children’s Program call 800-232-4636. Vaccines for Children (VFC) is a federally funded program providing free vaccines to children who may not be vaccinated.

If you like to read the book I wrote, Vaccination Fascination please to go Smashwords.com and look up Vaccination Fascination.

As always, thank you for your support!