Help children get immunized agaianst life threatening diseases

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Sep 6, 2011, 9:47:10 PM9/6/11
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Its no secret that there are countless developing countries all over
the world. Its also no secret that the majority of these countries
receive less than adequate health care. What maybe not as well known
is that the children in these countries are the last to receive what
little health care is available. What maybe even lesser known is what
you can do to help these children.
In these countries 1 in 5 children does not have access to vaccines
that not only can save their lives but, these vaccines are ones that
you and I tend to take for granted. If you ask nearly anyone in
America if diseases like the Measles or diarrhea is life threatening,
chances are the answer would me no. But the truth is that these
diseases are deadly to those who are not immunized against them. These
immunizations are cheap and plentiful. However, in most developing
countries mothers have to walk an average of 15 miles just for one
immunization.
The good news is that you can help save numerous lives. The even
better news is that it takes very little effort to help these
children. Just follow the link below to sign the petition and then
read the pledge on how you can help these children live the life that
all children deserve to live.

http://www.change.org/petitions/support-life-saving-vaccines-for-children-in-developing-countries

Thank you
Caleb
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