Vaccinating

If a vaccine only works for six months, it might not be a good use of resources to keep vaccinating a population; another solution will have to be found.

Algeria has started vaccinating its population against COVID-19.

The WHO has set a goal of fully vaccinating 40 percent of the population of every country in the world by the end of this year.

The strategy update calls for vaccinating 100% of health care workers and 100% of the highest-risk populations, such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions.

Their mission is to go house by house, convincing, cajoling, and if necessary browbeating parents into vaccinating their children.

He says the fear of side effects also discourages many people from vaccinating their children. For example, he notes great damage has been caused by a now debunked 1998 study linking the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to autism.

Philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates are highlighting global gains in reducing child mortality, while advocating more work on vaccinating kids, addressing malnutrition and empowering women in society.

Allowing children to socially transition isn't child abuse, but not vaccinating them against measles is.