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Of the 3,036 confirmed cases of #diphtheria recorded so far in 2024, most of the cases occurred among children aged 1 - 14 years, with those aged 5-14 years bearing most of the brunt of the disease. Parents and caregivers should ensure that their children/ward are fully…
This, in turn, helps keep the spread of infectious diseases in check and aids in preventing epidemics. #Vaccine #VaccinationWeek #WorldVaccineWeek #virus #measles #chickenpox #diphtheria #biology #science #microbiology #RNA #DNA #medicine #disease #staywithscience
Over the years, @NCDCgov and partner organisations have been actively responding to outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases such as #measles, #yellowfever, #meningitis, #diphtheria, and many others. This can be prevented. This #WorldImmunizationWeek, let's jointly do…
It's hard to believe the level of ignorance of parents who've failed their children by not having them immunised against: #Measles #Mumps #GermanMeasles Also #Tetanus #Diphtheria #WhoopingCough They may or may not be life threatening, but some can cause lifelong issues.
Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals are more susceptible to getting infected with diseases such as #COVID19, #diphtheria, #measles, #Meningitis etc. Visit a primary healthcare facility to get vaccinated if you're unsure of your vaccination status. #HumanlyPossible…
#Diphtheria has a mortality rate of 5-10% even with treatment. The only effective way to control it is through #vaccination starting in infancy. While diphtheria has declined, there is potential for it to resurface and spread. #EveryDoseCounts #EIW2024 bit.ly/3UyHe5l
MSF teams have been responding to diphtheria outbreaks in West Africa. Join our Webinar: "Understanding and Preventing #Diphtheria in West and Central Africa" 📆 Monday, April 29th 2024 🕚 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (WAT) Register here 👉🏾 bit.ly/MSFdiphterieWCA
During #EIW2024, we are proud to announce that the Public Health Institute for the State of Bavaria, Germany 🇩🇪 Centre for #Diphtheria is now a WHO Collaborating Centre. It will help better understand, control and prevent the disease: bit.ly/3UyHe5l #EveryDoseCounts
Reflecting on #WorldImmunizationWeek: From variolation to life-saving #vaccines against diseases like #smallpox, #rabies, #diphtheria, #tuberculosis, #measles, and #polio, these milestones have transformed global health. #Vaccination for a healthier world! #health #info
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This week is Africa Vaccination Week. This week is all about getting our people protected against preventable pathogens. #Polio, #Measles, #Diphtheria, #Tetanus, #YellowFever. Madagascar has done well fighting #Polio in 2023. #VaccinesWork #AVW2024 @endpolio once & for all.
This week is Africa Vaccination Week. This week is all about getting our people protected against preventable pathogens. #Polio, #Measles, #Diphtheria, #Tetanus, #YellowFever. Madagascar has done well fighting #Polio in 2023. #VaccinesWork #AVW2024 @endpolio once & for all. https://t.co/fPzXFn4ZQk
Individuals at higher risk of #diphtheria infection are strongly advised to get vaccinated against diphtheria. Visit a primary health care centre close to you to get the anti-diphtheria vaccine. #TakeResponsibility to stay safe and healthy.
We have #justPublished Annual Epidemiological Reports on #diphtheria, #pertussis, #mumps & #IMD. - Diphtheria: bit.ly/3xK8ntg - Pertussis: bit.ly/448eaF3 - Mumps: bit.ly/3vUWrV1 - IMD: bit.ly/3UbUxal #EIW2024
Three (3) doses of the pentavalent vaccine are recommended for children in the 6th-, 10th- and 14th- week of life according to the @NphcdaNG childhood immunisation schedule. Parents and caregivers should ensure that their children are fully vaccinated against #diphtheria to stay…
🗓️#Immunization currently prevents 3.5-5 million deaths every year from diseases like #diphtheria, #tetanus, #pertussis, #influenza and #measles. 🌐#ImmunizationWeek