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World Immunization Week

World Immunization Week is an annual global event observed in the last week of April to promote the importance of vaccinations in protecting people from diseases. It aims to raise awareness about the value of vaccines, increase immunization coverage, and encourage communities to take preventive health measures. Organized by the World Health Organization (WHO), the week highlights efforts to ensure everyone, especially children and vulnerable populations, receive essential vaccinations. By celebrating the benefits of immunization, it strives to reduce vaccine-preventable diseases and improve health worldwide.