Immunizations have prevented countless cases of disease and disability, and they save millions of lives each year. Yet there are still people who are sickened or disabled by preventable infectious diseases and families that mourn the devastating loss of loved ones from vaccine-preventable illnesses. That is why it is important to stay up to date on immunizations for the entire family.
About 4 million deaths worldwide are prevented by childhood vaccination every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Meanwhile, more than 50 million deaths can be prevented through immunization between 2021 and 2030. In fact, by 2030, measles vaccination can save nearly 19 million lives while hepatitis B vaccination can save 14 million lives.