Question*
The goal of NIAM is to educate the public about the importance of immunizations. You may create a poster, pamphlet, advertisement, or public service announcement. You may use any appropriate medium, from video to paper. The goal of your message is to increase awareness about the safety and health benefits of immunization. Be sure to include information about where immunizations can be obtained, who should get them, and when. Use information from previous lessons, health organization publications, and other reference material. Your work will be graded on effort, accuracy and amount of information, clarity, neatness, spelling, grammar, and creativity.
Answer*
The World Health Organization (WHO) is an international agency established in 1948 by the United Nations. The WHO's goal is to attain the highest possible level of physical, mental, and social health worldwide. The organization publishes informational bulletins, promotes health research projects, and collects health statistics about diseases worldwide. Messages from the WHO and other organizations, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Medical Association (AMA), impact the way people think about health. Information from reputable sources can clear up misconceptions and promote appropriate treatment and prevention options.
