Vaccination Coverage
Immunization is an ongoing challenge. Despite its successes, each year more than 2 million die from vaccine-preventable diseases. Immunization efforts have eradicated small-pox, lowered the global incidence of polio by 99%, dramatically reduced cases of diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, measles, and HIB.
Health and vaccinations
Before embarking upon any trip, make sure you are completely covered health wise. Whether it's organising an E111 card for citizens of the EU travelling within Europe, or getting a prescription for malaria drugs for a trip through the rainforest, we advise you to visit your GP or local travel health clinic to discuss everything you need with a doctor or nurse.
Vaccines Save Lives
One hundred years ago, infectious diseases were the main cause of death worldwide, even in the most developed countries. Today, there is a vast range of vaccines available to protect against more than 26 infectious diseases - and there are new vaccines on the horizon with the potential to prevent even more.
What is Immunization?
Vaccination consists of introducing an agent (a bacterium, virus or molecule) into the body that has been deprived of it's pathogenicity but has kept its immunogenicity (it's ability to induce an immune response). In case of a subsequent contact with the pathogen agent, the body will be ready to defend itself, thus protecting the vaccinated individual against the disease.
