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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
World Immunization Week 2016 organised which campaign
A
Close the Immunization Gap
B
Immunization important for life
C
Are you up-to-date
D
Immunization saves lives
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -World Immunization Week 2016 will focus on Closing the Immunization Gap-Immunization for all throughout life. This will be the second year of a multiyear campaign built on the theme ‘Close the Immunization Gap’.

Detailed explanation-2: -Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) is one of the largest public health programmes targeting close of 2.67 crore newborns and 2.9 crore pregnant women annually. It is one of the most cost-effective public health interventions and largely responsible for reduction of vaccine preventable under-5 mortality rate.

Detailed explanation-3: -Recently, World Immunization Week 2022 was celebrated from 24th to 30th April 2022. The theme of 2022 is Long Life for All and it aims to unify people around the idea that vaccines make it possible for us to follow our dreams, protect our loved ones and live a long, healthy life.

Detailed explanation-4: -The world’s first “World Immunization Week” was observed in 2012, which witnessed the simultaneous participation of more than 180 countries and territories worldwide. The basis for vaccination began in the year 1796.

Detailed explanation-5: -World Immunization Week 2022: #Long Life For All.

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