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April 24th to April 30th is National Immunization Awareness Week (NIAW) and the timing is impeccable as Canadians are trying to get their COVID-19 vaccination. While NIAW is an annual event held in the last week of April to highlight and recognize the importance of immunization, this past year clearly demonstrates the value of vaccines.
Immunization is one of the most important and cost-effective public health innovations. In Canada, immunization has saved more lives than any other health intervention, and has contributed to the reduction in morbidity and mortality in adults, children and other vulnerable populations. Immunization does not just protect the people who get immunized – it protects those around them as well.