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Photo of the Week: Madagascar Vaccination Week

June 28, 2012

During Madagascar Vaccination Week in April, Lions and Leos from clubs throughout the country assisted at vaccination centers, and Lions funded radio announcements and a TV spot about the importance of routine immunizations. This photo features a Lion from Lions Club … Continue reading →

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Measles & Rubella Initiative: New Name, New Data, New Strategy

April 27, 2012

The Measles Initiative announced this week that it is now the Measles & Rubella Initiative. The new name fits its new global strategy of targeting rubella and congenital rubella syndrome along with measles. Measles and rubella elimination naturally go hand-in-hand … Continue reading →

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World Immunization Week 2012

April 23, 2012

The first ever World Immunization Week is now underway. Over 180 countries across the globe are participating, according to the World Health Organization, which is leading the initiative. Check back throughout the week for news about how Lions are helping … Continue reading →

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Five Reasons to Participate in World Immunization Week

April 20, 2012

World Immunization Week begins tomorrow, April 21. Lions will be working alongside the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Foundation and other partners of the Measles Initiative to encourage families to vaccinate their children and raise awareness of the life-saving … Continue reading →

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