Take on Typhoid

🪄 If you had a magic wand that could implement one tool to #TakeOnTyphoid, how would you use it? Hear what Dr. Matt Laurens, Professor of Pediatrics, Medicine and Pathology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Project Director of TyVAC, has to say in the latest…

💧Though the world has come far in combating diarrheal diseases, there is still work to be done, particularly in areas where poor #WASH infrastructure leads to contaminated water — also a challenge in the journey to #TakeOnTyphoid. New from @BillGates ⤵️ gatesnotes.com/a-gut-wrenchin…

#ICYMI: Since introducing #typhoid conjugate vaccines in 2019, #Pakistan has continued to lead the way with its commitment to disease surveillance and routine immunization to prevent typhoid. More on the blog: coalitionagainsttyphoid.org/pakistan-prior… #TakeOnTyphoid

This month, Kenya launched a landmark campaign to reach 21 million children with typhoid conjugate vaccines. Nine-year-old Joy was one of them. 🌟 Read her family's story: path.org/our-impact/art… #TakeOnTyphoid @PreventTyphoid @MOH_Kenya

🦠 From @CGDev, a look at the economic impacts of antimicrobial resistance, and what can be done to intervene — including enhanced vaccination programs, better treatment and new antibiotics, & better access to water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities. cgdev.org/publication/fo…

When extreme weather threatens access to safe water, #typhoid conjugate vaccines (TCVs) defend against disease. #Kenya’s recent TCV campaign will provide protection during floods and other climate events. 💪 ⛈️ More here on how TCVs can protect against #typhoid when climate…

💧 Clean drinking water is essential to preventing diseases like #typhoid, but it can be expensive to provide. In the absence of adequate infrastructure, especially in low- and middle-income countries, vaccines can provide protection. Hear more from Dr. Matt Laurens…

More scenes from #Kenya's vaccination campaign to #TakeOnTyphoid ⤵️ Learn more about why preventing #typhoid is an essential endeavor: coalitionagainsttyphoid.org/why-typhoid/ 📸 Photo Credit: Martin Mwangi

#Kenya’s nationwide vaccination campaign reached over 16 million children with protection against #measles, #rubella, and #typhoid. A major public health milestone driven by communities, health workers, and strong partner collaboration. #VaccinesSaveLives

#Update Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Research Programme's Typhoid vaccine investigators say current evaluations has shown that giving Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine has decreased antibiotics prescription for Typhoid disease which has the potential of combating antimicrobial resistance.

“When a child like Joy gets vaccinated, it represents much more than a medical act—it is a triumph of equity.” — PATH's Dr. Emmanuel Mugisha Read more about the vaccination campaign to #TakeOnTyphoid in Kenya ⤵️ path.org/our-impact/art…

#Kenya’s integrated TCV and MR campaign will help protect children from #typhoid and #MeaslesRubella, supporting Kenya’s #BigCatchUp strategy to reach children who have missed vaccines. TCVs are safe to co-administer with MR vaccines. #TakeOnTyphoid #VaccinesWork…

A big thank you to all the health workers and @KenyaRedCross volunteers going above and beyond to ensure children across #Kenya receive the measle Rubella and #Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine 👏

Scenes from #Kenya this week, where countless health workers are delivering #typhoid conjugate vaccines across the country. Read more about the campaign ⤵️ coalitionagainsttyphoid.org/kenyas-milesto… #TakeOnTyphoid 📸 Photo Credit: Martin Mwangi

We applaud the health workers in #Kenya who are working to deliver #typhoid conjugate vaccines across the country this week! This work is essential to #TakeOnTyphoid. 💪

Everyone has a role in protecting our children and our community’s health. Encourage your neighbors and family to vaccinate eligible children with the Measles-Rubella (MR) and Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV). #VaccinateToProtect