Shiloh Paswani

As a society, we strive to provide our children with the best possible start in life. One crucial step in ensuring their health and well-being is vaccination. The Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, administered at birth or shortly after, plays a vital role in protecting our newborns from severe forms of tuberculosis (TB). Why does BCG vaccine matter?  TB remains a significant global health concern, with millions of cases and deaths reported annually. In 2023 alone, approximately 200,000 children succumbed to TB, while 1.5 million children fell ill with the disease. The BCG vaccine offers a critical layer of protection, shielding our children from the most severe forms of TB. Why is Vaccination at Birth or Shortly After is Crucial?  A child's immune system is still developing, making them vulnerable to infections. Administering the BCG vaccine at birth or within the first few days of life helps safeguard against TB. This timely vaccination is essential, as it allows the ch...

 A STORY BEHIND POLIO VACCINE Now    before l take you in the reasons of why you should do this, let me tell you a powerful story of a man who is hero to many and why he is a hero until now.  For more than thousands of years, parents woke up everyday, afraid that one day their child would get this    mystery illness, paralyzed in a matter of days and in worst cases death. That was a matter before it was given a name in 1789    by Dr Michael Underwood. It took 51 years for the mystery illness to be officially recognized.  However, despite official name, people continued to die and even went on to be an outbreak in 1916 and 1951 which led to more than 2000 deaths and 3000 deaths respectively. Those who survived became disabled, someone needed breathing devices in order to remain alive. By around 1950’s this illness had spread around the whole world and killed and paralyzed more than 500 000 people every year. Without any interventions people wo...