Immunization is the topic that I am passionate about. I think that they are one of the most important things a child can have next to education. I feel safer knowing my children are able to have immunizations. They have all had their shots from birth on up and have been really healthy as a result. I know people who fail to immunize their children and it seems that they are always battling some sort of ailment. I wouldn't wish that on anyone who is unable to fend for themselves. Many children in other parts of the world are not as fortunate and their parents don't have a choice. Immunizations are unavailable.
Pneumonia, diarrhoea, malaria, measles, HIV/AIDS and malnutrition are the primary killers of children in the developing world. These children die because they are poor, they do not have access to routine immunization or health services, their diets lack sufficient vitamin A and other essential micronutrients, and they live in circumstances that allow pathogens (disease-causing organisms) to thrive.
Knowing so many children are dying from lack of immunizations makes me want to do some deeper research to see what I can do to help. I will add that to my goals.
Kamae,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing, I can tell you are very passionate about children being immunized. Have you ever looked at the Immunization Action Coalitions website? They are a non-profit organization that helps educate people on immunizations.
http://www.immunize.org/
I agree that immunizations are extremely important. There is some controversy though about them being linked to autism. The amount of children that get sick and/or die from the illnesses they get from not getting immunizations is saddening. I feel there is more good from getting immunizations then not getting them.
ReplyDeleteHi Bouthaina I agree immunization is very important especially when i had to experience somthing that I knew nothing about and now having free access to immunization.
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