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Recent research conducted in Malawi highlights the drivers of childhood vaccination drop-out, including caregiver knowledge gaps and fears. As we observe #WorldImmunizationWeek it's essential to address these challenges and ensure that every child receives the lifesaving vaccines they need. Read more on how a community-first approach to vaccination is saving lives: https://bit.ly/3uGulvG

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Immunization is critical to protect the health of older adults. Pfizer brought together experts in adult vaccination to discuss the prioritization of vaccine-preventable respiratory diseases! Learn more about the calls to action to change the conversation on adult vaccination. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gZXzz45w#VaccinesWork # #PreventionMatters #VaccinePreventableDiseases

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Every medical intervention, including vaccines, carries inherent risks of side effects. However, the benefits of vaccination far outweigh the risks, emphasizing the importance of maintaining vaccination efforts.Understanding the complete spectrum of vaccine side effects requires sustained research efforts over years. Despite uncertainties and challenges, continued scientific inquiry remains imperative to enhance vaccine safety and public confidence in immunization programs.By working together and remaining vigilant, we can navigate through these uncertainties with resilience and determination. Remember, your health and safety matter, so let’s continue to prioritize them in our daily lives. Find a vaccination site now at nyc.gov/covidvaccine. Need Assistance? Contact UNITED SIKHS at 1-888-243-1690. #Covid19 #StayProtectedNYC #VaccinateNYC #CovidVaccine

Recent research conducted in Malawi highlights the drivers of childhood vaccination drop-out, including caregiver knowledge gaps and fears. As we observe #WorldImmunizationWeek it's essential to address these challenges and ensure that every child receives the lifesaving vaccines they need. Read more on how a community-first approach to vaccination is saving lives: https://bit.ly/3uGulvG #VaccinesWork #HumanlyPossible

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24 - 30 April is African Vaccination Week.Immunisation has saved six lives a minute. Every minute. For five decades. Let’s not stop now. Speak up and tell leaders it’s time for immunization for all. Let’s show the world what’s #HumanlyPossible#AfricanVaccinationWeek #WorldImmunizationWeek #AVW24 #WIW24 #VaccinesWork

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A new case study published in the journal Human Resources for Health features how the Ministry Of Health Malawi utilizes CHWs as vaccinators to increase equitable access to vaccines. VillageReach's Rebecca Alban, Emily Gibson, Jenny Payne and Tafwirapo Chihana explore how using CHWs for routine immunization can help countries maximize their health workforce, increase vaccination coverage and reach more zero-dose children. Read more: https://bit.ly/3MISua8

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Today, on National Vaccine Day, 💉 let's celebrate the incredible impact of vaccines in safeguarding our health and communities. Vaccination is not just a personal choice; it's a collective responsibility towards a healthier, safer world. Let's continue to champion science, promote immunization, and protect lives.#NationalVaccineDay #VaccinesSaveLives #PublicHealthMatters #ProtectYourCommunity #ImmunizationMatters #StayHealthyStaySafe#VaccineAwarenessDay

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After reading some of the responses to her post, I’m repeating this important phrase in Emer’s post earlier this week: “Whether you are a Baby Boomer, a Millennial or Gen Z, please make sure you always seek out independent and factual sources of information before making decisions about your health and vaccination.”Can I please add - ‘always seek out independent, factual, **scientifically validated** sources of information, **interpreted by scientifically and statistically trained experts**’There are very few certainties in life and for everything else, I would like to benefit from the advice of the best, most experienced, robustly-challenged scientists across the disciplines. Such as the… European Medicines Agency Emer Cooke European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) FDA Centers for Disease Control and Prevention etc …#WorldImmunizationWeek #UnitedinProtection #EIW2024 #vaccines

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According to 2023 data from #VaccineTrack, national trends in Q1 2023 indicate that vaccination rates are slowly increasing toward pre-pandemic levels. On average, vaccination claims in Q1 2023 are 14% higher than Q1 2019. While it is too early to consider this trend a victory for public health, the uptick in rates is a very encouraging step toward helping close the #immunization gap. Learn more about vaccine claims and adult immunization rates at https://gsk.to/455X0rn.

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