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Measles

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Child Advocacy Blog

Measles is a serious and highly contagious disease caused by a virus which is spread by coughing and sneezing, close personal contact with infected nasal or throat secretions. Since 2001 more than 750 million children have been vaccinated in Africa … Continue reading →

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Immunization

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Child Advocacy Blog

It is estimated that about 3 million children under five years of age die each year in Africa, a significant number of these deaths could be prevented by vaccines. Further reports indicate that one in five children do not receive … Continue reading →

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