Awareness Week on the importance of Immunoprophylaxis (in honor of World Immunization Week on April 24)

Vaccination is a simple, safe and effective way to protect against diseases before a person comes into contact with their pathogens. Vaccines train the immune system to produce specific antibodies. Russia has adopted the Federal Law "On the Immunoprophylaxis of Infectious Diseases", which establishes the legal framework for State policy in the field of immunoprophylaxis of infectious diseases. 

Vaccination is carried out according to the National Calendar of Preventive Vaccinations. Today, we have vaccines to prevent more than 20 life-threatening diseases, thanks to which people at any age can live a longer and healthier life.

Currently, immunization can prevent 3.5 million to 5 million deaths each year as a result of diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, influenza and measles.

The right to immunization is an inalienable human right

Vaccination should be carried out not only for children, but also for adults. This is especially true for seasonal flu vaccination. There are separate groups that are priorities for vaccination: comorbid patients, as well as older people of working age. Take care of yourself! Get vaccinated!