2010: A Remarkable Year for Vaccines and Polio

Saving Lives and Saving Millions

Vaccines save lives and give children a healthy start; they are the best investment in health. For just a few dollars per child, vaccines can prevent disability and disease for a lifetime, saving millions of dollars in potential healthcare spending.

A new bivalent polio vaccine has contributed to a significant drop in polio cases this year.

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