Thread by @WHOWPRO

It’s World Immunization Week! Vaccinations save over 2-3 million lives every year around the world. Doing your part makes sure you, your family and your community stay disease-free. Protected Together, #VaccinesWork

Vaccine-preventable diseases include:
Cervical cancer
Cholera
Diphtheria
Hep B
Influenza
Japanese encephalitis
Measles
Mumps
Pertussis
Pneumonia
Polio
Rabies
Rotavirus
Rubella
Tetanus
Typhoid
Varicella
Yellow Fever
Here are 5 facts on vaccines you need to know
#VaccinesWork!

Vaccines prevent deadly diseases.
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#VaccinesWork

If we stop vaccination, diseases that have become uncommon will return. #Vaccines are a great tool that can eliminate diseases from the map. Protected together, #VaccinesWork!

Vaccines provide better immunity than infections. bit.ly/2EQ59ou #VaccinesWork!

Giving several #vaccines at the same time reduces discomfort for the child and has no negative effect on a child’s immune system. bit.ly/2vAYBsE #VaccinesWork

Vaccines:
-Helped eradicate #smallpox
-Reduced child deaths globally 📉
-Protect against disease
-Prevent disability and death
Yes, #VaccinesWork!
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FACT: Immunization is one of the most successful and cost-effective means to help children grow into healthy adults. bit.ly/2BePWeh #VaccinesWork!