**20. Insurance**

now as a result of our immunisation programmes that have been ongoing from the past, but new infectious diseases are appearing around the world which increases the need to promote the importance of early immunisation. Immunising yourself not only means protection to yourself but also protection to the future generations against these deadly diseases. It is a crucial step in eradication of some of the most deadly diseases. It protects and continues to protect you and everyone around you from easily preventable disease. There are people in the community who take this matter into utmost importance and take their vaccines when required and make sure people around them do so too. But quite a few do not do so. Some may not be able to take vaccine if they might be too weak or sick as they might be vulnerable to the infection if vaccine is taken: these people are usually an acceptation but those who do not get vaccinated just because of mere carelessness or unawareness are something that can be changed. On a positive note, the importance of early immunisation can be spread around the world only when those taking it show a difference than those who do not. But, why wait for that difference? You never know when you might get infected by a needle prick. For all we know, people doing their daily duties for a living are getting infected even when they take all measures to prevent it. Except one: the person taking vaccination. It may be a simple step, but it makes all the difference.

Every country must do its part to make this world a safer and better place for us and our future generations to live in. Immunisation stands as priority not only in diabetics but also for everyone whether or not they are suffering from any diseases, because, remember, prevention is better than cure. That being said, WHO has recommended every country to have a national immunisation programme based on the country statistics on prevalent infectious diseases that are vaccine preventable. India has put to action the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) which was launched in 1985. The programme now consists of vaccination for 12 diseases: tuberculosis, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, polio, measles, hepatitis B, diarrhoea, Japanese encephalitis, rubella, pneumonia (Haemophilus influenza type B) and pneumococcal diseases (pneumococcal pneumonia and meningitis). Our country has come a long way in planning for the health and well-being for us and generations to come. The plan has been put to use but it is not going to be 100% effective unless everyone does their part in

As we slowly approach the end of the discussion on immunisation, let us discuss the other

The most important measure to protect themselves from infection that most diabetics neglect is to maintain clean foot hygiene and always wear footwear or socks to protect the foot from minor injuries. Every now and then, the foot must be checked for any scratches or cuts or other skin problem which could give way for an infection. If any such things are present, they should be maintained clean so that the infection is not given a chance to enter the bloodstream and aggravate. Good urinary hygiene should also be maintained. In women, clean vaginal hygiene is of utmost importance as well. Eating food rich in active cultures are helpful in

All these measures can help people suffering with diabetics protect themselves from further infections. If you are a diabetic and have not followed the above prevention methods, then, it is time to make change because it is better late than never. But if you do not have diabetes and are happy, well my friend, get yourself immunised! You do not have to be a diabetic to be susceptible

creating awareness and spreading the importance for early immunisation.

modes of preventing infection in diabetics other than immunisation.

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