Immunisation

FELICIANA NEZINGU  The current global outbreak of COVID-19 has shone a light on the importance of vaccines in tackling infectious diseases. The World Economic Forum (WEF) describes vaccinations as “arguably the single most life-saving innovation in the history of medicine”. They provide the body with immunity from harmful and possibly fatal diseases as well as greatly extend life expectancy. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), it is one of the most effective ways to prevent life-threatening diseases as it protects people from diseases before coming into contact with them. Today vaccines protect against more than 25 diseases that can be fatal, such as cervicalRead More →