The Crucial Role Of Vaccines As We Age
Vaccinations play a pivotal role in safeguarding older adults.
Our ability to fight off infections and maintain our immune system declines as we age. None of us should rely on rumors, misinformation and conspiracy theories spread on social media, friends, and others.
Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 (nOPV2)-Video
"To end polio, we need to stop all types of the virus. Novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) is an improved vaccine for stopping outbreaks of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2). Learn more about cVDPV2 and the potential of nOPV2 for outbreak response."
"Untold Story About Black Children Who Had Polio and Were Treated.” (Video)
“Tuskegee University's critical role in treating Black children with polio and the first vaccine at the height of segregation." From ABC News
Polo Pioneers - The Randig Family
My parents decided to volunteer our entire family (themselves included), feeling strongly that it was the right thing to do.
A Day in the Life of Frontline Health Workers (Video)
"From preparing coolers with vaccines to collecting and utilizing data to adjust the strategy of vaccination campaigns, these centers serve as a critical community hub in our efforts to end polio."
