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World Service,11 Apr 2003,22 mins

Vaccinating Children - Saving Millions Of Lives

Health Matters

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A report on childhood immunisation and why it is so important for health. The younger a child is when they receive a vaccination the stronger their immune system will be. Many common illnesses can be prevented and there are continuing attempts by the United Nations to make sure all children are given all available vaccines. Malaria and HIV can also be vaccinated against in children.

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