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IMMUNIZATIONS
IMMUNIZATIONS
2000
Philippines reached polio-free status in 2000. The country also completed the second
validation for the declaration of NT (neonatal tetanus) elimination 2014
4. Vaccines also prevent the spread of these diseases among families, loved
ones, and neighbors, resulting in healthier communities.
5. Immunization prevents disease transmission from one generation to other,
freeing the next generation from the threat of disease.