Beyond childhood: why lifelong vaccination is a frontline defence against chronic disease
Guest article by the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA).
Extract:
"Vaccination not only prevents infections; it can also reduce the risk and complications of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, certain cancers and respiratory conditions.
During the 2026 World Health Assembly in May, global health leaders and stakeholders gathered for a high-level event to discuss how vaccination delivered throughout the life course can support efforts to prevent and manage noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as cardiovascular disease, liver conditions, and cancer.
The event was hosted by the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA), which previously developed a Call to Action that advocates for the expansion of vaccination programmes beyond childhood to reduce vaccine-preventable diseases across all stages of life..."
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