World Immunization Week: Closing the immunization gap

©UNICEF/2012/Sokol

World Immunization Week is a global public health campaign to raise awareness and increase rates of immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases around the world. It takes place each year during the last week of April.

Vaccinations: Protecting children from disease

Bulgan-Erdene playing ©UNICEF/Mongolia/2015/Sanjaakhand Nansalmaa

Bulgan-Erdene is playing with his mother on the floor with his toys. They have an easy bond and are very affectionate with each other. When the camera comes out Bulgan-Erdene comes alive. He poses for the camera, playfully smiling and giggling.