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The Importance of Vaccinations

The Importance of Vaccinations

Health
Today, vaccinations play an important role in protecting the health of individuals and societies. Humanity has struggled with epidemics throughout history, and vaccines have achieved groundbreaking success in this fight. What are Vaccinations? Vaccinations are biological substances used to strengthen the immune system before they harm the body or cause disease. Essentially, they contain weakened or killed forms of microorganisms that can harm the body. In this way, the body reacts as in the case of a real infection and the immune system is strengthened. Disease Prevention: Vaccinations provide protection against a variety of infectious diseases. It ensures public health by preventing the spread of diseases such as measles, chickenpox and diphtheria. Immune System Strengthen...
World Prematurity Awareness Day

World Prematurity Awareness Day

Awareness
World Prematurity Awareness Day is an event celebrated worldwide on November 17 every year. This day is organized to raise awareness about prematurity (premature infancy) and the fight against prematurity. Prematurity refers to the situation where babies are born before the end of the normal pregnancy process, that is, before 37 weeks. This is a serious health problem worldwide. It is a major concern for mothers, babies and healthcare professionals. What is Prematurity? Prematurity is evaluated in terms of babies' birth weights and gestational periods. Usually, a baby is born after 37 weeks of pregnancy and weighs approximately 2.5 kilograms. But prematurity involves deviations from these norms. Premature babies are born before 37 weeks and may have low birth weight. Causes of prema...