Every year on May 18, the world commemorates World AIDS Vaccine Day, also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. The day is noteworthy because it promotes awareness of AIDS and related prevention efforts. It also emphasises the significance of vaccines in the prevention of HIV infection. Many health care workers, volunteers, students, community members, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are striving to educate people about how to avoid the spread of HIV AIDS and what to do if afflicted.
History of World AIDS Vaccine Day The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases commemorates World AIDS Vaccine Day, also known as HIV Virus Awareness Day (NIAID). This day was commemorated on May 18, 1997, and commenced with a speech from then-US President Bill Clinton. Given breakthroughs in science and technology, he hoped to establish new targets for developing a vaccine within the next decade.
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases commemorates World AIDS Vaccine Day, also known as HIV Virus Awareness Day (NIAID). This day was commemorated on May 18, 1997, and commenced with a speech from then-US President Bill Clinton. Given breakthroughs in science and technology, he hoped to establish new targets for developing a vaccine within the next decade.
To honour the first anniversary of Clinton’s speech, the inaugural World AIDS Vaccine Day was held in 1998. Every year on this day, communities all around the world arrange numerous activities to raise awareness about vaccines, prevention and education.
Significance of HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
Several organisations throughout the world have commemorated World AIDS Vaccine Day to raise awareness about the significance of adopting preventive measures, to spread AIDS education, to encourage researchers and to ensure the common man’s full participation in this worthy cause.
AIDS Definition
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome is the full name for AIDS.
The term “acquired” refers to when a person becomes infected with a virus. The virus affects the immune system of HIV patients, indicating immunosuppression. Deficiency – A person’s immunity is weakened, and he is unable to function effectively. Syndrome – Due to a compromised immune system, a person suffering from AIDS may develop other diseases as well.
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