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Vaccines are crucial worldwide for safeguarding public health and preventing the spread of infectious diseases. They not only protect individuals from serious illnesses but also contribute to community immunity, reducing the overall burden of diseases and their associated economic and social costs. Vaccines have played a pivotal role in eradicating diseases like smallpox and significantly reducing the incidence of others, such as polio and measles. Moreover, they are essential tools in controlling outbreaks, including emerging infectious diseases like COVID-19. Ensuring equitable access to vaccines globally is paramount in achieving health equity and promoting a safer, healthier world for all. #medicaltranslators; #biosciences; #vaccines; #medicalreviewers

Delighted to announce that our book chapter, "Mapping the Dynamics of Vaccination in Parasitology", has been published in the book "Immunization and Vaccinology". You can access the book here: https://lnkd.in/dqY3GSkZ And our chapter directly here: https://lnkd.in/dEaV8z4Y I'm pleased to have contributed to this important work and look forward to sharing it with you. #publication #vaccination #parasitology #immunization #vaccinology #newpublication #bookchapter"

It’s Infant Immunisation Week! We at Jane’s Care understand and support children immunisation programs to protect our little ones. Why is it important? 💉 Safeguarding Against Severe Illnesses: Vaccines provide crucial protection for infants against life-threatening diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, whooping cough, and others. 💉 Community Immunity: Protecting infants through immunisation not only keeps them safe, but also helps build community immunity.  💉 Lifesaving Benefits: Immunisations have been scientifically proven to be lifesaving. It is crucial to prioritise the timely administration of recommended vaccinations for infants. 💉 Ongoing Progress: National Infant Immunisation Week serves as a reminder of the strides we've taken in managing and eradicating diseases that can be prevented through vaccination. For more information on infant immunisations visit National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) | CDC and visit Western Australian Immunisation Schedule (health.wa.gov.au) for WA immunisation schedules. Stay in the Know! Don’t forget to share this info to your loved ones! #NDIS #EmpowerThroughAwareness #StayInTheKnow 

UK Launches World’s First National RSV Vaccination Program The UK is the first country to start a national RSV vaccination program. This program aims to protect infants and the elderly from the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). The vaccination program, set to commence on September 1, 2024, in England, will be extended to pregnant women over 28 weeks, new-borns, and adults over 75 years. A special one-off campaign will also target individuals aged 75 to 79. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eSknP3Nz #IPC2025 #InfectionControl #Healthcare #InfectionPrevention #HealthInnovation #PatientSafety #HealthcareConference #MedicalResearch #PublicHealth #CPD #MedicalEducation #HealthcareProfessionals #InfectionContainment #HealthTech #ClinicalPractice #AMR #WoundCare #VaccineDevelopment #DiagnosticInnovation #MentalHealthIPC

💉 Today’s topic for National Immunization Month is COVID-19 vaccines! Stay informed and protected—check out our latest post for more facts and updates. #NationalImmunizationMonth #COVID19 #VaccinesSaveLives

Asking questions is key to understanding the benefits of #vaccinations. This Adolescent Immunization Action Week, we want to help health care providers answer patient questions to help parents, caregivers, and adolescents stay on TASK: https://buff.ly/3OSGNPV HPV vaccination starts at age 9 and offers protection against HPV cancers in adulthood. #AIAW24 #Adolescent #EndHPVcancers

Vaccines have saved millions of humans from death and the complications of what we now have the privilege to call 'preventable diseases'. That's why programs such as EPI are vital to: 1. Communicate with the public in an accessible manner, to keep them informed and empowered to make decisions in the best interest of their family's future in this era of misinformation. 2. Ensure that all children, regardless of location, race, or social status, have access to vaccines, allowing them to avoid these preventable diseases and have a higher chance of reaching adulthood and having children of their own. 3. Ensure continuous monitoring and evaluation of vaccination programs to identify areas for improvement, address emerging challenges, and maintain high vaccination coverage rates, thus safeguarding public health on a global scale. Investing in vaccination programs is not just an act of public health responsibility; it's an investment in the well-being and future of our society. Let's unite our efforts to ensure equitable access to vaccines for all, advocate for accurate information dissemination, and support ongoing vaccination initiatives. Together, we can protect lives, prevent diseases, and build a healthier, more resilient world for generations to come. Take action today and be a part of this global movement for health!

Immunization I think is one of the profitable investments one can make in one's health. The benefits are great.

Today is a great day! The European Council Recommendation on vaccine-preventable cancers is published, prioritizing implementation of the flagship #3 of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan that states “with dedicated funds under EU4Health programme and other funding instruments, EBCP will support Member States’ efforts to extend routine vaccination against HPV of girls and boys – in order to eliminate cervical cancer and other cancers caused by HPV”, with the introduction of an EU target of 90% VCR for girls and significantly increasing vaccination for boys by 2030” #cancers #cancerscreening #cancerprevention #hpv #healthforall