Tag Archives: Measles & Rubella Initiative

Photo of the Week: Yellow Stands out Against Measles

October 30, 2012

In this photo from earlier this year, Lions in Nepal gather around Lion Sanjay Khetan during phase one of their country’s measles-rubella vaccination campaign, wearing signature yellow vests. Almost 10 million children will be vaccinated in Nepal this year through three … 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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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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Question & Answer: What are the Benefits of Vaccines?

August 24, 2012

Question: What are the benefits of vaccines? Answer: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), vaccines have three main benefits: personal benefits, community benefits and future benefits. A vaccine’s benefit to each individual is protection from dangerous diseases.  … Continue reading →

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World Humanitarian Day 2012

August 19, 2012

Today, August 19, is designated as World Humanitarian Day, a global celebration of “people helping people” initiated by the United Nations. The 2012 theme, “I was here,” is about “making your mark by doing something good, somewhere, for someone else,” according … Continue reading →

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