Immunization | UNICEF Canada: For Every Child

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Baby Eyenga receives a dose of the Malaria vaccine in Cameroon

Six-month-old Eyenga was one of thousands of children in the 42 districts of Cameroon who received the vaccine against malaria this year. The vaccine is part of the routine vaccination. Each child will have to receive 4 doses from the time they’re six months until they reach their second birthday.

A close up shot of a hand holding two vials of the malaria vaccine

A ‘dry-run’ for COVID-19 vaccine delivery

A massive measles-rubella vaccination campaign provides vital protection for children – and encouraging signs for future roll-outs.

A child sits on his mother's lap as he receives an MMR vaccine.

No Child Too Far: Vaccinations in Rural Communities

Immunization is the key to ending vaccine-preventable child deaths and giving children a chance - and the right - to grow up healthy and reach their full potential. However, around the world, many children live in geographically remote areas, meaning that alternate solutions must be devised.

Children show off where they received vaccination shots.

A Day in the Life: Vaccination in Mali

No child is too far for UNICEF staff - who are hard at work ensuring that every child has the right to routine immunizations, and good health.

UNICEF staffer Adama rides his motorbike to vaccinate children.

In photos: how vaccines are transported globally

Help us save more children: donate 129 polio vaccines through UNICEF’s Survival Gifts and reach 43 kids in need.

Cambodia: Immunization on the move

“Bring your child for free vaccines tomorrow!” Sokly Ye called out to passers-by as she slowly drove her motorbike down a narrow dirt road lined with ramshackle homes.

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