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6 Nov, 5 tweets, 5 min read
#COVID19 has led to setbacks for 🌎🌏🌍 immunization.

WHO & @UNICEF are launching an emergency call to action πŸ“’ for polio & measles outbreak response & prevention, to protect more children with vaccines.

More details πŸ‘‰bit.ly/3eAwhJR
Disrupted immunization services during #COVID19 place children in vulnerable areas at risk of diseases like polio & measles.

We must urgently work together to stop emerging outbreaks and protect progress made. More details πŸ‘‰bit.ly/38cBsOX #VaccinesWork #EndPolio
Polio outbreaks are on the rise πŸ“ˆ due in part to #COVID19. Further commitment is needed to stop these outbreaks & prevent future ones.

More info πŸ‘‰bit.ly/3eAwhJR
Millions of πŸ‘§πŸΎπŸ‘¦πŸ»πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦πŸΎ have missed crucial polio vaccinations due to #COVID19.

The polio programme urgently needs USD4⃣0⃣0⃣ million to reach these children, stop growing outbreaks, and work to #EndPolio for good.

More details πŸ‘‰bit.ly/38cBsOX
With population immunity against polio & measles dropping due to #COVID19, the 🌐 faces a perfect storm of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks. This situation threatens progress protecting children everywhere.

Read our joint Emergency Call to Action πŸ‘‰bit.ly/38cBsOX

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