Category updated: Immunization
Page updated: Immunization is urgent. Every child should complete the recommended series of immunizations. Early protection is critical; the immunizations in the first year and into the second year are especially i
Page updated: Immunization protects against several dangerous diseases. A child who is not immunized is more likely to become sick, permanently disabled or undernourished, and could possibly die.
Page updated: It is safe to immunize a child who has a minor illness or a disability or is malnourished.
Page updated: All pregnant women and their newborns need to be protected against tetanus. Even if a woman was immunized earlier, she needs to check with a trained health worker for advice on tetanus toxoid immuniza
Page updated: A new syringe must be used for every person being immunized. People should demand a new syringe for every vaccination.
Page updated: Disease can spread quickly when people are crowded together. All children living in congested conditions, particularly in refugee or disaster situations, should be immunized immediately, especially ag
Page updated: The vaccination card of a child (or an adult) should be presented to the health worker before every immunization.
Page updated: Why it is important