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Monday, April 22, 2013

Giving Immunization a Boost in Ontario

Statement from Dr. Arlene King, Chief Medical Officer of Health
April 22, 2013 9:00 am
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
 
As we mark World Immunization Awareness Week, I want to remind Ontarians of the immense value and benefit immunization brings to our lives. The threat of infectious disease is only too common in our world, and immunization is the most effective way you can protect yourself, your family and your community.
 
Vaccines save lives. They have saved the lives of more babies and children than any other medical intervention in the past 50 years. And thanks to vaccines, infectious diseases that were the leading cause of death worldwide 100 years ago are now the cause of less than five per cent of all deaths in Canada. Vaccines have also been responsible for eradicating smallpox globally, and wiping out polio in North, Central and South America.
 
But experience shows us that diseases can quickly return when fewer people are immunized. That is why it is important to remember that when you are immunized, you protect not only yourself, but also those around you. When the majority of people in a community are immunized against a specific disease, the chance of an outbreak of that disease is greatly reduced.
 
Protecting the health of Ontarians is our highest priority. Speak with your health care provider to make sure you and your family are up to date with your immunizations. Make sure you are immunized on time, every time.
 
Media Contacts
Maxine Chan
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care,
ontarinullo.ca/health-news
416-314-6197
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