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Video of the Week: Lions Pedal for Measles Awareness

October 17, 2012

Three Lions from the UK’s Coningsby & Tattershall Lions Club recently pedaled a triandem bike for 108 miles to raise funds and awareness for One Shot, One Life: Lions Measles Initiative. You and your club can still help Lions’ efforts to help … Continue reading →

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Question & Answer: What Is the Measles & Rubella Initiative?

October 12, 2012

Question: What is the Measles & Rubella Initiative? Answer: The Measles & Rubella Initiative was launched in 2001 as a partnership of the American Red Cross, the United Nations Foundation, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNICEF and … Continue reading →

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The Measles Goal Is in Sight!

October 10, 2012

Lions’ hard work is paying off: Donations to One Shot, One Life: Lions Measles Initiative now total $9,792,888. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation challenged Lions to mobilize $10 million for the fight to end measles by donating $1 for every … Continue reading →

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Video of the Week: Sophie Blackall’s Road to a World Without Measles

October 2, 2012

In this video for the Measles & Rubella Initiative, illustrator Sophie Blackall discusses her journey to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where she learned firsthand about the devastating consequences of measles. “We met dozens of families who had been affected … Continue reading →

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Measles Continues to Top the News

September 27, 2012

Measles continues to top the news around the world. Following are links to articles on outbreaks and vaccination campaigns. “National measles campaign most successful in Zambia’s history” September’s vaccination campaign to immunize 6.5 million Zambian children was extended a week, to … Continue reading →

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