Vaccination remains one of the most effective public health measures, as it helps prevent approximately 3.5 to 5 million deaths worldwide each year. In addition, modern vaccines protect people of all ages against more than 30 dangerous infectious diseases.
It is especially important to remember that infections have not disappeared. For example, measles is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe complications, including pneumonia, encephalitis, vision loss, and even death. That is why vaccination is not a formality, but real protection for a child, a family, and the entire community.
In Ukraine, preventive vaccinations are administered in accordance with the national immunization schedule, and an updated version has been in effect since January 1, 2026. Among the key changes is the broader use of modern combination vaccines, which makes the immunization process more convenient for children and parents and brings the Ukrainian immunization system closer to European approaches.
It is also important to know: if one or more doses were missed, there is no need to start the vaccination course over. You should contact a family doctor or pediatrician to catch up on missed vaccinations according to an individualized schedule.
Today, vaccination is not just about protecting one person. It’s about the safety of daycare centers and schools, the stable functioning of the healthcare system, and fewer complications, hospitalizations, and losses for families. When vaccination coverage is high, the community has a better chance of curbing the spread of dangerous infections.
Check your vaccination status and that of your children today. Sometimes, a single timely decision can protect against a disease that could change your life forever. Detailed information about the Immunization Schedule and catching up on missed vaccinations is available from your family doctor, pediatrician, or the nearest healthcare facility.
You can check vaccine availability at healthcare facilities in the Donetsk region on the official website of the State Institution “Donetsk Regional Center for Public Health of the Ministry of Health” at the link: State Institution “Donetsk Regional Center for Public Health of the Ministry of Health” https://dn.cdc.gov.ua/citizens/vaccination/
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State Institution “Donetsk Regional Center for Public Health of the Ministry of Health”