The Importance of Vaccination

Protecting Yourself and the Community

Vaccination is one of the most significant achievements in human history. It has eradicated or controlled many dangerous infectious diseases, saving millions of lives each year. Vaccination not only protects individual health but also contributes to building a healthy community, limiting the spread of diseases.

The Effectiveness of Vaccination

Today’s vaccines are very safe and effective. They work by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies, helping the body fight against disease-causing agents. As a result, when exposed to the real pathogen, the body is already prepared to resist it, reducing the risk of contracting the disease or reducing the severity of the illness.

Diseases Preventable Through Vaccination

Vaccination prevents many dangerous diseases, including:

• Measles
• Mumps
• Rubella
• Polio
• Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
• Hepatitis B
• Meningitis
• Influenza
• And many other diseases

Benefits of Vaccination

Besides protecting individual and community health, vaccination also offers other benefits such as:

• Reducing the burden on the healthcare system
• Reducing the cost of disease treatment
• Increasing productivity
• Protecting children and the elderly, vulnerable groups to diseases

Vaccination Status in Vietnam

The Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) in Vietnam has achieved significant successes, reducing the incidence and mortality rates of infectious diseases. However, some challenges remain to be addressed, such as:

• Raising public awareness of the importance of vaccination
• Ensuring adequate and timely vaccine supply
• Training healthcare professionals in vaccination techniques

Conclusion

Vaccination is an effective, safe, and necessary disease prevention measure. Let’s work together to protect community health by getting fully vaccinated according to the recommended schedule for ourselves and our families.