MEASLES INITIATIVE AND THE AMERICAN RED CROSS OF CENTRAL NJ
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What is the Measles Initiative?
A child is vaccinated against measles
Measles is one of the leading killers of children worldwide. It is highly contagious and causes complications such as pneumonia, diarrhea, and blindness. In 2008, approximately 450 children died from measles each day. The Measles Initiative has helped reduce measles deaths by 78 percent worldwide and by 92 percent in Africa between 2000-2008. It costs less than $1, less than the average can of soda, to vaccinate a child against measles, making it one of the most affordablehealth solutions. Vaccination campaigns improve children's health by delivering extra services, such as: bed nets for malaria prevention, polio vaccines and Vitamin A supplements.
The Initiative must (1) maintain its success in Africa and other regions, and (2) support India, where the majority of measles deaths now occur, in implementing the measles control strategy. In 2008, 140 cases of measles were reported in the United States. Until we achieve greater control over measles worldwide, many children will continue to be at risk in the United States and elsewhere.
Just think...
The Initiative must (1) maintain its success in Africa and other regions, and (2) support India, where the majority of measles deaths now occur, in implementing the measles control strategy. In 2008, 140 cases of measles were reported in the United States. Until we achieve greater control over measles worldwide, many children will continue to be at risk in the United States and elsewhere.
Just think...
- With a $1 donation, you can help vaccinate one child.
- With a $5 donation, you can help vaccinate one family.
- With a $10 donation, you can help vaccinate one classroom.
- With $500, we can vaccinate an entire village.
What is the American Red Cross of Central NJ?
Planning for Dance-A-Thon at a Youth Council meeting
Our local chapter, the American Red Cross of Central New Jersey, has 2,515 volunteers and 1,710 youth club members who serve the 1.3 million people living in Mercer, Middlesex, Hunterdon, and parts of Somerset counties. It holds more than 309 blood drives annually, collected 12,121 units of blood last year, and offers an on-site blood center open to the public. It has provided over 52,944 meals to 240 elderly and homebound clients last year. It has issued over 51,160 health & safety certifications last year for individual's training in CPR, First Aid, AED use, lifeguarding, water safety, and caregiving. It has provided 474 disaster victims with immediate relief assistance such as food, clothing, shelter and/or emotional support last year. It has educated over 8,080 participants through disaster preparedness presentations in the community.
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization which is primarily led by volunteers in the effort to provide assistance for victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The American Red Cross is guided by the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement of Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, and Universality.
The American Red Cross is supported by your donations and volunteer work. Click here for the American Red Cross of Central New Jersey website.
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization which is primarily led by volunteers in the effort to provide assistance for victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The American Red Cross is guided by the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement of Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, and Universality.
The American Red Cross is supported by your donations and volunteer work. Click here for the American Red Cross of Central New Jersey website.
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West Windsor Plainsboro High School South Red Cross Club
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