Pneumonia is a deadly disease especially to children under 5 years. In Kenya, pneumonia kills about 10,000 children every year. This #WorldPneumoniaDay, let us work together to stop this disease in its track by getting our children vaccinated. The vaccine is given at 6, 10, and 14 weeks and is the safest way to protect your child from the dangers of pneumonia.
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Today is #WorldImmunisationDay, a good time to remind ourselves of the lifesaving power of vaccines. From preventing over 20 diseases and saving millions of lives every year, here are some vaccine milestones we have achieved.
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“These queries were brought to the committee. Which is a committee of very many experts with different experiences. We looked at every case carefully following all the rules set up scientifically by the World Health Organization (WHO). And we did confirm in none of these children there was direct relationship or link with the polio vaccine.” - Dr. Ezekiel Wafula, Chair, National Vaccine Safety Advisory Committee
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Vaccines save lives. Polio is disabling. We fully support this campaign to ensure all children are protected. – Dr. Supa Tunje, Chair, Kenya Paediatric Association
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All Kenyan children under the age of 5 years are expected to be up to date with childhood vaccines where they receive Polio vaccine at birth, 6 weeks, 10 weeks, and 14 weeks as per the routine immunization schedule. In the event of an outbreak, the polio vaccine is given to all children 0-59 months irrespective of their previous vaccination status - Dr Patrick Amoth, Director General of Health.
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Ni muhimu kumaliza dozi zote za chanjo ya mtoto ili kuhakikisha kinga kamili dhidi ya magonjwa. Kila dozi inaongeza kinga, na kukosa hata moja kunaweza kumwacha mtoto wako katika hatari ya maambukizi makubwa. Peana kipaumbele kwa afya ya mtoto wako kwa kufuata ratiba ya chanjo iliyopendekezwa.
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Did you know that spreading wrong or false information about vaccines puts you and your loved ones at risk? Polio vaccine misinformation increases chances of your child getting polio, which is a dangerous disease that can lead to serious illness, paralysis, or even death. Vaccination is key to eradicating polio. #StopTheSpread of misinformation to save lives.
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Vaccines are our best chance at stopping disease outbreaks like Malaria and Measles. Here’s how vaccines stop the spread even before it begins.
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Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating. Let the beauty of this festival fill your days with warmth, joy, and good fortune.
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On #WorldPolioDay, we recognise the power of vaccines in the fight against polio. Millions of children are still in danger of getting polio, but with vaccination efforts countrywide, we can #KickPolioOutOfKenya forever.
Polio spreads silently, affecting children the most but with widespread vaccination, we can stop the virus and prevent future outbreaks. In our current vaccination campaign, 3.7 million children have been vaccinated against the deadly disease in 9 counties including Busia, Bungoma, Kajiado, Kiambu, Machakos, Nairobi, Trans-Nzoia, Turkana, and West Pokot.
Even if your child is fully vaccinated, it's important that they receive additional doses to give them complete protection. Two doses can change your child’s future forever. Let us spread the word and protect every child from Polio.
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Disease eradication versus elimination: what’s the difference? Understanding these concepts helps in global health strategies and community awareness. Stay in the know and let’s continue supporting vaccination efforts to move from elimination to eradication!
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Every child deserves a polio-free future! With recent Polio cases in Kenya, it’s important to make sure your child gets vaccinated. Join us as we #KickPolioOutOfKenya through a vaccination campaign happening from October 2nd to 6th and November 6th to 10th. Our health workers will visit homes in:
📍Nairobi County (all sub counties)
📍Kiambu - Juja, Kabete, Kiambaa, Kiambu Town, Kikuyu, Ruiru and Thika
📍Machakos - Mavoko, Kangundo and Matungulu
📍Kajiado - Kajiado North and East
📍Children under 10 years - Bungoma, Busia, Kajiado, Kiambu, Machakos, Nairobi, Turkana, Trans-Nzoia, and West Pokot
Make sure all children under 10 years are vaccinated to protect them against the dangers of Polio.
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