CDC Around the World: April 24-30 is World Immunization Week

April 30, 2018 IN THIS ISSUE Spotlight on Topic: World Immunization Week

BLOGS The Global Polio Eradication Initiative History Project Tetanus: Eliminating the Forgotten, Deadly Disease Preventing Cervical Cancer in Cambodia

GRAPHICS Hepatitis B Around the World Immunization Infographics Immunization Social Media Cards

VIDEOS Polio Immunization Campaign 2017 Polio cases are down 99% since 1988... Watch Video

STORY Wiping Out Rubella Worldwide: A Leading Cause of Vaccine-Preventable Birth Defects Vaccination and Vigilance are Keys to Protecting People from Measles, No Matter Where They Live

IN THE NEWS

Portable test helps identify refugees at risk of outbreaksAssociated PressApril 25, 2018 The Deadliest Animal in the WorldNew York TimesApril 25, 2018 U of T's lab-on-a-chip delivers critical immunity data for vulnerable populationsUniversity of Toronto NewsApril 25 2018

CALENDAR

April 24 - 29: World Immunization WeekApril 25: World Malaria Day May: Hepatitis Awareness Month May: Cystic Fibrosis Month May May: Lyme Disease Awareness Month May 1: World Asthma Day May 4-10: UN Global Road Safety Week May 8: International Thalassemia Day May 8: World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day May 10: World Lupus Day May 12: International Nurses Day May 17: World Hypertension Day May 20: World Autoimmune Arthritis Day May 31: World No Tobacco Day