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vaccination recommendations for special populations :: Article Creator Immunization: How It Started, How It's Going – What We've Achieved Through 50 Years Of Vaccination Programs By Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare, World Economic Forum Immunization is one of the most effective health interventions we can make. Every year vaccination programmes save millions of lives. They have helped eradicate diseases like smallpox – a deadly virus that has killed hundreds of millions of people. They were key to turning the tide of infections during the COVID-19 pandemic. And day-to-day, they are protecting vulnerable babies and children from diseases like measles, meningitis and tuberculosis. The benefits extend beyond individual health as well. By preventing the spread of infectious diseases, vaccines reduce the burden on healthcare systems, lower healthcare costs, and enhance productivity by averting illness-related a...