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Global immunization efforts save millions of lives, urge continued support

News-Medical.Net — April 25, 2024, 06:00 PM UTC

Summary: A Lancet study reveals global immunization efforts saved 154 million lives in 50 years, with measles vaccine alone saving 60% of lives. WHO states vaccines have contributed to a 40% reduction in infant mortality globally. UNICEF procures over 2 billion vaccine doses annually. Gavi Alliance has helped protect over a billion children. A joint campaign, "Humanly Possible," urges continued support for immunization programs.

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    Vaccines saved 154 million lives in 50 years (ScienceAlert)
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    WHO's EPI saves 154 million lives in 50 years (News-Medical.Net)
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    Vaccines saved 150 million children in 50 years (Our World in Data)
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    Global immunisation efforts saved 154 million lives in 50 years (Onmanorama)
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    Vaccines significantly reduce global infant mortality rates since 1974 (Vox.com)
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    Immunisation saves lives, boosts child survival rates significantly (The Straits Times)
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    Immunization saves lives, but 67M children missed vaccines in COVID-19 (Health Policy Watch)
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