Global Health: Immunization - 10 facts

The video, presented by Greg Martin, discusses the significant impact of immunization on global health. It highlights ten key facts, including the prevention of millions of deaths annually, increased child vaccination rates, and the role of public-private partnerships in vaccine development. The video also covers the decline in diseases like measles, polio, and neonatal tetanus due to vaccination efforts, and emphasizes the additional health benefits provided by immunization, such as vitamin A supplementation and malaria prevention.

How many deaths are prevented annually due to immunization against diseases like tetanus and measles?

• Between 4 and 5 million

• Between 3 and 4 million

• Between 2 and 3 million

• Between 1 and 2 million

In 2010, how many children under the age of one were estimated to have received the DTP 3 vaccine?

• 109 million

• 90 million

• 150 million

• 200 million

What percentage of children who did not receive the DTP vaccine live in just ten countries?

• 80%

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

Which organization has supported the expansion of influenza vaccine production in developing countries?

• CDC

• WHO

• UNICEF

• GAVI

What additional health measures can be delivered through immunization programs?

• Vitamin C supplements

• Pain relievers

• Insecticide-treated nets

• Antibiotics