ICC Marks World Immunization Week

Last week, as part of World Immunization Week 2013, the nternational Children's Center (ICC) -- a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaboration Center -- with the support of Bilkent University Library, displayed materials and factsheets about immunization at the entrance of the Main Library building to raise awareness among university staff and students.

World Immunization Week, which took place April 21-28 this year, is an opportunity to underscore the importance of immunization in saving lives and to encourage families to vaccinate their children against deadly diseases. WHO works with countries across the globe to raise awareness of the value of vaccines and immunization and ensures that governments obtain the necessary guidance and technical support to implement high quality immunization programs.