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12/6/2009 1:20 PM
If you knew that a $1.00 vaccination could prevent your loved ones from contracting a deadly disease like Cancer or Heart Disease, what would you do to help? For many around the world, this isn’t a hypothetical question, but a reality. Measles is among the world’s most contagious diseases and one of the leading causes of death among children worldwide. A $1.00 vaccination is often the difference between life and death.
While $1.00 may seem like spare change to Americans, the change it can make in a child’s life is priceless.
Despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine, measles still kills an estimated 450 people each day, mostly children. Together with our Measles Initiative partners, the Red Cross educates families about the dangers of this disease and encourages mothers to bring in their children for measles vaccinations. For less than $1, we can vaccinate a child against measles and provide lifetime protection against this deadly disease. Vaccinate 25 children for $25 and give the gift of life this holiday season.
Lindsey
Lindsey Weber is the Marketing and Communication Associate for the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter.
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