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The HIB Vaccine's Lasting impact

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With the release of the HIB vaccine in 1999, 

More than 90% of diseases caused by HIB have decreased. Worldwide.

How was the HIB vaccine successful?

Herd immunity: A hidden hero

While the HIB vaccine aids in preventing fatalities caused by HIB diseases, it does more than that. It helps prevent other people getting sick as well. (Even people who aren't vaccinated!)​​​​​
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How it helps you!

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Economic and Social Impacts

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Getting vaccinated also improves your quality of life and life expectancy! Not getting sick puts less strain on your body and prevents diseases like meningitis and pneumonia causing pernament damage to your body.

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When less people are sick, less money needs to be spent on medical equipment and medicine. People won't have to go on sick leave either, leading to less pressure on public and private finances.

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Living free of disease also allows you to live your life successfully! Diseases can leave you unable to do what you want, like socialize or work, or even more important events like go to college or land your first job. Getting vaccinated helps avoid this.

Not only does the HIB vaccine keep people healthy and promote herd immunity, but it also helps humanity function!

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