Post by United Nations

No child should die from a preventable disease. Yet more than 14 million infants did not receive a single vaccine last year, leaving them at risk of serious illness. Vaccines are among the safest and most effective public health tools, preventing up to five million deaths every year from diseases like measles, diphtheria, pertussis, and polio. This World Immunization Week is an important opportunity for parents and caregivers to take action, and ensure proper vaccination to keep their children healthy and safe.