The Full Value of Childhood Vaccines
We now know that the value of vaccines extends far beyond the number of lives saved, yielding benefits for parents and the wider community. So, while reducing mortality is reason enough to immunize every child on the planet, now we have the motivation not just of saving lives, but also of helping to improve many more lives.
GENEVA – If you want to know the value of vaccines, just spend some time in a clinic in Africa. The faces of the mothers and fathers say it all: vaccines prevent illness and save lives.