Date
Sunday
Nov
10

November 10

World Immunisation Day

Protect the world - join us in celebrating World Immunization Day and help raise awareness of the importance of vaccines!

Yearly Date
November 10
Type
Day
Category
Cause

Introduction

Get ready to celebrate World Immunisation Day on Nov. 10 and learn about the importance of vaccination! This day was established in 2012 by the World Health Organization as a way to raise awareness about the value of immunization for all people, regardless of age or location. Vaccines help protect us from deadly diseases such as polio, tetanus, pertussis and measles that can have devastating consequences if left untreated. So let's come together and spread knowledge far and wide so everyone can be protected against these illnesses!

World Immunisation Day Timeline

1796
Smallpox Vaccination Discovery
Edward Jenner discovered the smallpox vaccine, marking the beginning of modern vaccines.
1885
Rabies Vaccine Development
Louis Pasteur and Émile Roux developed a vaccine for rabies, highlighting the potential of immunization in disease prevention.
1952
Introduction of Polio Vaccine
Dr. Jonas Salk develops and tests the first successful vaccine for poliomyelitis.
1974
Launch of EPI Program
World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) to control vaccine-preventable diseases.
1988
Global Polio Eradication Initiative
An international initiative to eliminate polio is launched by national governments, WHO, Rotary International, CDC and UNICEF.
2012
World Immunisation Day Established
World Health Organization established World Immunisation Day to raise awareness about the importance of vaccines.

How to Celebrate World Immunisation Day

1

Educate yourself

Take the time to learn about immunization, how it works and why it is important. You can read books, watch documentaries or look for online resources to help you understand the benefits of immunization.

2

Organize a vaccine drive

Help those in need in your community by organizing a vaccine drive. Reach out to local health organizations, pharmacies, and doctor’s offices to collect donations of vaccines and then distribute them to people who cannot afford them.

3

Create awareness

Raise awareness about the importance of immunizations on World Immunisation Day by using social media, creating posters and flyers or even writing an article for your local newspaper.

4

Volunteer

Look for opportunities to volunteer at a clinic or health center in your area that offers vaccinations. You can help with registration, give out information about vaccinations or even assist with administering the shots.

5

Attend an event

Look for events near you that are celebrating World Immunisation Day. These events could include seminars, lectures, panel discussions, or even a fun run or walk to promote immunization.

Why World Immunisation Day is Important

A

Immunization protects against serious illnesses

Immunization helps protect individuals and communities from the spread of infectious diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, polio, and diphtheria. By encouraging people to get immunized, we can reduce the severity and frequency of these and other illnesses in our society.

B

Immunization saves lives

By preventing the spread of disease through immunization, we are saving lives on a global scale. Vaccines help us combat fatal illnesses like polio and smallpox that were once considered inevitable for many countries. Through immunization efforts, deaths from these diseases have decreased drastically - just another reminder of how important immunization is!

C

Immunization promotes global health

By increasing immunization rates around the world, we can help promote global health and wellbeing. We can also prevent future pandemics by being proactive about vaccinations - reducing the risk of new viruses spreading from person to person. World Immunisation Day is a reminder of the importance of immunizations for everyone.

World Immunisation Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Nov 9
Thursday
2024
Nov 9
Saturday
2025
Nov 9
Sunday
2026
Nov 9
Monday
2027
Nov 9
Tuesday