As World Immunization Week begins, we celebrate the power of vaccines to protect children, prevent disease, and keep communities healthy. This week, 24 to 30 April, is also a time to recognize the dedicated people who make immunization possible.
 

Regina Rotarian Floyd Manz (deceased) giving vaccine to a child in Togo, West Africa. 

Since 1988, Rotary and our partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative have reduced polio cases worldwide by more than 99.9%.

 Our members support vaccination programs that protect against polio, measles, and other life-threatening diseases. Immunization remains one of the most effective tools to protect children and keep communities healthy.

Although Polio is not seen in Saskatchewan, other disease causing bacteria and viruses still exist.  When individuals choose to immunize, they may still get the disease, but their chance of being hospitalized or dying is reduced. 

During World Immunization Week, you can help by deciding to get vaccinated against Covid and other preventable diseases.

Together, we can support the people who are delivering vaccines, strengthening communities, and moving us all closer to a world free of polio and other preventable diseases.