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" Vaccination keeps you safe, keeps me safe "

18 March 2020

In this last week of April 2019, Malaysia is among 180 countries and territories worldwide who come together in unity for World Immunization Week (WIW) 2019. As one of the eight official campaigns marked by the World Health Organization (WHO), WIW serves as a powerful global health platform to raise awareness and encourage people everywhere to protect themselves and their families against vaccine-preventable diseases.

Why vaccination matters

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At all ages, vaccines save lives. They protect our children, and they protect us all as adults. As Dr Loo puts it, immunization through vaccination is important to protect each of us from serious illness and complications of certain diseases which can be prevented by vaccine (�vaccine-preventable diseases�), such as measles, mumps, whooping cough, influenza, pneumococcal disease, hepatitis B, yellow fever, and so on.

However, have you ever noticed a difference in preference when it comes to the temperature of water you drink? Do you prefer cold or warm water? Is there a difference? Is one better than the other? Well, let�s find out.

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As WHO states, immunization saves millions of lives every year and it is widely recognised as one of the world�s most successful and cost-effective health interventions. Through immunization, 37 countries and territories within the Western Pacific Region² are free of wild polio. Maternal and neonatal tetanus have been eliminated in all but one country. Measles has been eliminated in nine countries and rubella in five, while 19 countries have been verified as having new generations free from hepatitis B. Overall, mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases has gone down 80 per cent since 2000.

Keep vaccination current

As Malaysians, we all remember receiving a vaccination injection at one time or another to immunise ourselves against a particular disease. As a responsible Malaysian, we should ensure we are up-to-date with vaccinations for all possible vaccine-preventable diseases, and that we extend this critical reminder to our loved ones, friends and community members. When there is a gap in immunization coverage, this puts everyone at risk with ominous results. For example, Malaysia saw a surge in the number of measle cases from 68 in 2010, to a staggering 1,378 cases in 2011 through an immunization coverage gap in children³.

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Malaysia is fortunate in that it has surpassed the global coverage level. Through concerted and consistent efforts, Malaysia�s vaccination level has steadily increased from 75 per cent in 1990, to 81 per cent in 2007, to achieve a current level of 95 per cent⁴. Presently, the Malaysia Health Ministry has enforced a mandatory vaccine programme administered to children under 15 years in public schools.

Debunking myths

Unfortunately, there are pockets of people around the world, and also in Malaysia, who fear or distrust vaccines, due to misperceptions or misinformation through social media. To lay some concerns to rest, Dr Loo provides the following facts on vaccines.

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What you can do

Vaccines means lives lived. They mean a brighter future for each of us, our children and theirs to come. So, do ensure you and your loved ones are vaccinated on time, every time. If you are travelling, ensure yours and your family�s vaccines are up to date. You can also be a vaccine champion and join the conversation (#vaccineswork) to spread the awareness and understanding among your friends, colleagues and community.

Reference :

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" Vaccination keeps you safe, keeps me safe "

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