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In the middle of a global pandemic, a vaccine might be our best hope for a cure.
As scientists race to develop one that could defeat COVID-19, here’s what you need to know.
Fact 1: Immunization through vaccination is the safest way to protect against disease:
Whatever you might read or hear, vaccines produce an immune response similar to that produced by the natural infection.
Fact 2: It is always best to get vaccinated, even when you think the risk of infection
is low:
Deadly diseases that seem to have been all but eradicated have a nasty habit of making a come-back when immunization rates drop – as we see with the recent measles outbreaks across Europe.
Fact 3: Combined vaccines are safe and beneficial: Giving several vaccines at the same time has no negative effect on a child’s immune system. It reduces discomfort for the child, and saves time and money.
Fact 4: If we stop vaccination, deadly diseases will return: Even with better hygiene, sanitation and access to safe water, infections still spread. When people are not vaccinated, infectious diseases that have become uncommon can quickly come back to haunt us.
