CDC Around the World This Week: Routine Immunization

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Sep. 3, 2013 Connect with us: IN THIS MESSAGE: PHOTO OF THE WEEK Immunization is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve global health. Pictured here is a Cambodian child receiving the measles vaccine. View the full-sized photo Spotlighted Topic of the Week: Immunization In the News On the Calendar   Spotlighted Topic of the Week: Immunization Blog of the Week STRENGTHENING IMMUNIZATION SYSTEMS: MAKING A DIFFERENCE, SUSTAINABLY In 1980, only 5% of infants worldwide were vaccinated compared with 83% in 2012! But that means that 17% of infants worldwide are under-vaccinated. That’s over 22 million infants each year. Read this week's blog to learn about CDC's efforts to increase routine immunization around the world.…read blog Infographic of the Week VACCINATION OF INFANTS FOR DIPHTHERIA, PERTUSSIS, AND TETANUS View full-sized infographic Video of the Week "I AM": VACCINES SAVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN Provided by PATH Kids love to dream about what they'll be when they grow up. But to get to their future, they've got to make it past their fifth birthdays. Every, year vaccines help millions of children grow up. Watch this brief video to find out about one of the most successful public health interventions ever…watch video Story of the Week REACHING NOMADIC POPULATIONS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA AND KENYA Dr. Victoria Gammino of CDC is leading an initiative to improve supplemental polio and routine immunization services in Kenya, Nigeria and other African countries with significant mobile populations. Nomadic pastoralists and other mobile groups such as migratory workers and refugees live beyond the reach of established health care programs that are designed to serve sedentary populations. As a result, these groups are often under-immunized, and out of the reach of existing disease surveillance activities.…read story In the News U.S. disease detection centre launched Bangladesh News 24, August 20, 2013 Why the World Is Not Yet Done with Polio National Geographic, August 14, 2013 Lack of technology hampers CDC investigation of Cyclospora CBS News, August 7, 2013 FDA Revises Mefloquine Labeling; Drug Still Recommended CDC, August 2, 2013 On the Calendar September 10: World Suicide Prevention Day September 21: World Alzheimer's Day September 28: World Rabies Day September 29: World Heart Day October 1: International Day of Older Persons   Modify/Update Subscriber Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Send Feedback  |  Learn more about CDC Email Updates To receive the latest news for your region, please update your profile with your country, state and zip code. Questions or problems? Please contact support@govdelivery.com.     STAY CONNECTED:    CDC on Facebook  Dr. Frieden on Twitter  CDC on YouTube This email was sent to buzzhairs.health@blogger.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · 1600 Clifton Rd · Atlanta, GA 30333 · 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)