World Immunization Day is commemorated annually on November 10. This day is celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of getting timely vaccinations against vaccine-preventable diseases. It highlights the essential role vaccinations play in protecting the health and future of communities around the globe.

Immunization helps protect individuals from life-threatening diseases. It also helps reduce the spread of disease to others. Vaccines stimulate the body's own immune system to protect the person against subsequent infection or disease. Babies are born with some natural immunity, which they get from their mother through breastfeeding. This immunity gradually diminishes as the baby's own immune system starts to develop. Immunization is one of the most cost-effective health investments, and vaccination does not require any major lifestyle change.

In Imo State, the government, in collaboration with other health agencies and organizations, has introduced immunization programmes to help safeguard the lives of Imolites and residents in the state. Our health is our wealth, let's prioritize it and build a stronger, more resilient state through immunization.

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H.E. Chief Barr. (Mrs.) Chioma Uzodimma
First Lady, Imo State and Founder, GoodHope Flourish Foundation
and Secretary of Renewed Hope Initiative.