I choose this public health issue because I know how important it is to the safe development and survival of young children and adults. I also chose this topic because I am proud of the success story on immunization we have in Guyana. Immunization has been made mandatory in Guyana. Since this law came into being almost all babies born in the country are vaccinated. The stats below released by the Ministry of Health tell the story.
Percent of children 19-35 months old receiving vaccinations for:
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (4+ doses DTP, DT, or DTaP): 84%
Polio (3+ doses): 93%
Measles (MMR) (1+ doses): 90%
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) (primary series +booster dose): 55%
Hepatitis B (Hep B) (3+ doses): 92%
Chickenpox (1+ Varicella doses): 90%
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) (4+doses): 80%
This year immunization week is being held from April 20-27 under the theme "Immunization the power to protect". Immunizations have helped children stay healthy for more than 50 years. They are safe and they work. In fact, serious side effects are no more common than those from other types of medication.
Vaccinations have reduced the number of infections from vaccine-preventable diseases by more than 90%! Yet many parents still question their safety because of misinformation they’ve received. That’s why it’s important to turn to a reliable and trusted source. including your child's doctor, for information.
The information that I have learnt will impact my future work in positive ways because there would be many healthy happy children in the years to come. As an early childhood advocate, I will continue to support mandatory immunization in my country so that our success story will continue in the generations to come.
Thursday, 14 March 2013
IMMUNIZATION 
I choose this public health issue because I know how important it is to the safe development and survival of young children and adults. I also chose this topic because I am proud of the success story on immunization we have in Guyana. Immunization has been made mandatory in Guyana. Since this law came into being almost all babies born in the country are vaccinated. The stats below released by the Ministry of Health tell the story.
Percent of children 19-35 months old receiving vaccinations for:
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (4+ doses DTP, DT, or DTaP): 84%
Polio (3+ doses): 93%
Measles (MMR) (1+ doses): 90%
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) (primary series +booster dose): 55%
Hepatitis B (Hep B) (3+ doses): 92%
Chickenpox (1+ Varicella doses): 90%
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) (4+doses): 80%
This year immunization week is being held from April 20-27 under the theme "Immunization the power to protect". Immunizations have helped children stay healthy for more than 50 years. They are safe and they work. In fact, serious side effects are no more common than those from other types of medication.
Vaccinations have reduced the number of infections from vaccine-preventable diseases by more than 90%! Yet many parents still question their safety because of misinformation they’ve received. That’s why it’s important to turn to a reliable and trusted source. including your child's doctor, for information.
The information that I have learnt will impact my future work in positive ways because there would be many healthy happy children in the years to come. As an early childhood advocate, I will continue to support mandatory immunization in my country so that our success story will continue in the generations to come.
I choose this public health issue because I know how important it is to the safe development and survival of young children and adults. I also chose this topic because I am proud of the success story on immunization we have in Guyana. Immunization has been made mandatory in Guyana. Since this law came into being almost all babies born in the country are vaccinated. The stats below released by the Ministry of Health tell the story.
Percent of children 19-35 months old receiving vaccinations for:
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (4+ doses DTP, DT, or DTaP): 84%
Polio (3+ doses): 93%
Measles (MMR) (1+ doses): 90%
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) (primary series +booster dose): 55%
Hepatitis B (Hep B) (3+ doses): 92%
Chickenpox (1+ Varicella doses): 90%
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) (4+doses): 80%
This year immunization week is being held from April 20-27 under the theme "Immunization the power to protect". Immunizations have helped children stay healthy for more than 50 years. They are safe and they work. In fact, serious side effects are no more common than those from other types of medication.
Vaccinations have reduced the number of infections from vaccine-preventable diseases by more than 90%! Yet many parents still question their safety because of misinformation they’ve received. That’s why it’s important to turn to a reliable and trusted source. including your child's doctor, for information.
The information that I have learnt will impact my future work in positive ways because there would be many healthy happy children in the years to come. As an early childhood advocate, I will continue to support mandatory immunization in my country so that our success story will continue in the generations to come.
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Great post! I think that ALL countries all over the world should make immunizations mandatory. I like the slogan for immunization week, "Immunization the power to protect" because that is exactly what immunizations do. It is good to hear that you will continue to support your country. Maybe one day the stats will be even higher.
ReplyDeleteGood job!
Ashley T.
Hi, Nicola
ReplyDeleteThis was the topic I chose as well. I feel that Immunization is very important for young children. Young parents that aren't aware of the situation should be informed how important it is that children be up to date to. I wasn't aware that immunization had been made mandatory in Guyana.Great and it should be in more places. I am glad you pick this topic and shared because it always good to hear something positive that’s helping in society.
First of all I would like to say that I love your blog! I love the background picture. Please forgive me if I piggy back off that idea:)
ReplyDeleteNow about your post, I believe that immunizations can be a little inconvenient but no one can argue against their necessity. I wish that there was a vaccination for chicken pox when I was a child. I still have scars from scratching.