A DESPERATE PLEA

April 24th to April 30th is celebrated as World Immunization Week. Immunization saves so many lives every year and is among world’s most cost-effective health interventions. Yet, there are still nearly 20 million un-vaccinated and under-vaccinated children in the world today! The theme of this year’s campaign is "Protected Together: Vaccines Work!" , and the campaign will celebrate Vaccine Heroes from around the world – from parents and community members to health workers and innovators – who help ensure we are all protected, at all ages, through the power of vaccines. Here is my small contribution to this great worldwide program. It may be a drop in the ocean, but many drops  can create an ocean! 

A DESPERATE PLEA

Attacked and invaded; my tiny body fails,

Paralyzed and choked; my skin pales,

I accept defeat; no more can I run,

Goodbye Grandpa, Diphtheria has won!

I wish I could, just fulfill my dream,

Climb up the hills; enjoy a swim;

Here bound to my bed; my thoughts so lame,

It`s not fair Grandma, that polio killed my dream.

Spots and dots, red skin so bright,

My eyes water; my fever gives fright,

I can`t breathe Daddy, my lungs give way

Measles erased my future, but I wish I could stay.

Born two days ago; still too early to go,

My body contorts; the pain too great a woe;

Tetanus is raging; my time is due,

Mommy all I want, is to grow up with you.

Just a shot Mommy, just a drop Daddy,

Why so stubborn Grandpa? Why did you stop it Grandma?

I lost my prospects, I lost my future,

Why did you believe, this anti-vaxx culture?

Please listen to my plea, let there be no other,

Vaccinate my sister, Immunize my brother,

Protect every child, Shield every life,

Give a bright future, and fight to end this rife!