According to the World Health Organization (WHO), we are at risk of severe illness and disability from diseases like measles, meningitis, tetanus, and polio without vaccines. Infectious diseases quickly infect anyone who is not vaccinated. The vaccine is a safe and clever way to keep us healthy, safe, and strong. Two key reasons to get vaccinated are to protect ourselves and to protect those around us. Not everyone can be vaccinated – including infants who are too young to be vaccinated, and people with chronic illnesses or treatments that affect their immune system. They depend on others getting vaccinated to ensure they are also are protected through vaccines. Prevalence of Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency among children in Eastern Saudi Arabia.
