Immunization Campaign Kicks Off in Kazakhstan during European Immunization Week 2025
A friendly chat about vaccinations in Kazakhstan 💉
Hey there! Let's talk about the European Immunization Week (EIW) happening in Kazakhstan from April 27 to May 3. This year's theme is "Immunization for All is Humanly Possible" 🌐
The aim of this campaign is to remind people about the life-saving power of vaccines. Thanks to widespread immunization, diseases like polio and diphtheria haven't been seen in the country since 1996 and 2009, respectively. Cases of diseases such as mumps, hepatitis A, B, and rubella have also drastically reduced 📉
Kazakhstan's immunization program protects against 21 infections. However, there's been a concerning trend lately. About 75% of measles cases and a whopping 87% of whooping cough cases are occurring among children who missed their routine vaccinations 😞
To combat this, the HPV vaccination for girls aged 11-13 was added to the national vaccination calendar in 2024. As of now, over 133,000 girls have received their first dose, and more than 21,000 have completed their second dose 🚀
The celebration of EIW across the WHO European Region every year is to promote the importance of achieving high and equitable vaccination coverage in every community, preventing outbreaks and protecting future generations 🌱
Now, it's crucial to understand that while Kazakhstan has made significant strides in vaccination efforts, recent data have revealed gaps in coverage, especially for measles and whooping cough in children. These gaps are leading to outbreaks, mainly among unvaccinated individuals 💔
Don't worry! The government is actively working on this issue. They've launched catch-up vaccination campaigns for children under 18 who missed their shots, along with public awareness efforts to address vaccine hesitancy and increase uptake 🤝
Stay tuned for updates as Kazakhstan continues its journey towards eliminating these preventable diseases 💪ending with a malarkey-free world 🤥!
- The European Immunization Week (EIW) in Kazakhstan is happening from April 27 to May 3 this year, focusing on immunization for all, as depicted by the theme "Immunization for All is Humanly Possible."
- While Kazakhstan's immunization program protects against 21 infections, there's been a concerning trend of measles and whooping cough cases among unvaccinated children, accounting for about 75% and 87% of the cases, respectively.
- To address this issue, the HPV vaccination for girls aged 11-13 was added to Kazakhstan's national vaccination calendar in 2024, with over 133,000 girls receiving their first dose and more than 21,000 completing their second dose.
- Regular immunization is vital in preventing outbreaks and safeguarding future generations, making annual promotions like EIW crucial across the WHO European Region.
- Despite Kazakhstan's efforts in vaccination programs, recent data indicate gaps in coverage, particularly for measles and whooping cough in children, which are leading to outbreaks.
- The government is actively addressing this issue by launching catch-up vaccination campaigns for children under 18 who missed their shots, accompanied by public awareness efforts to combat vaccine hesitancy and boost uptake.
