Hello everyone! How are you all? I hope you all are doing great. Every day comes with it own story to tell in different individual's life. I'm here to share with you how I spent my Thursday with medical professionals.
I had a photography job with National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Akwa Ibom State - Nigeria. I woke up by 6am and observed a short prayers before I brushed my teeth, freshened up and took a light breakfast.
The agreement with my clients was for me to be in their office by 9amto join their medical team to the selected schools for school children immunization. I left my house by 7:30am to my office to pick my photography equipments and proceeded to my client's office.
In my office
When I got to my client's office, the staff bus was already set, and the driver inside, the medical team were preparing their vaccines, first aid boxes and some other medical equipments to be used for their job. My duty was to take photographs of their activities and give them the soft copies for their report and documentation. We were able to cover four schools in Urban local government area of Akwa Ibom State - Nigeria.
School children after vaccination
The first school we visited was MIRACLE ACADEMY, during the vaccination process, I was busy snapping pictures which was my primary assignment, but at the same time I recalled the training that my late father gave us during my childhood to make sure we learn new things in every single day, I grew up with that principles. I studied Engineering in the university, I don't have much knowledge about medical profession so I saw my job collaboration with the medical professionals as a golden opportunity for me to acquire some knowledge in the medical field. The easiest way to achieve that was to ask them questions as we progress with our duties.
Apart from the money I got for my services, my day was fulfilled because I learned so much from the medical team. Some of the knowledge I acquired for the cause of my duties is what I feel I should share with my steemian colleagues.
with some medical team
BENEFITS OF IMMUNIZATION FOR CHILDREN
Disease Prevention: Vaccines protect against serious illnesses such as measles, mumps, rubella, polio, and hepatitis, reducing the incidence of these diseases.
Herd Immunity: High vaccination rates in the community help protect those who cannot be vaccinated,such as infants or individuals with certain medical conditions, by reducing the overall prevalence of disease.
Cost-Effectiveness: Preventing diseases through vaccination reduces healthcare costs associated with treating illnesses, hospitalizations, and long-term health complications.
Long-Term Health: Vaccinated children are less likely to develop chronic conditions related to vaccine-preventable diseases, leading to better overall health outcomes.
Global Health Impact: Widespread immunization contributes to the control and eradication of diseases worldwide, making it crucial for public health efforts.
Educational Benefits: Healthy children are more likely to attend school regularly and perform better academically, as they miss fewer days due to illness.
Travel Safety: Immunization is essential for safe travel, as many diseases are more prevalent in certain regions, and vaccinations can provide necessary protection.
After the job, I returned to my house and took a refreshing shower, settled down for some much- needed rest. As the day had been a very busy one but fulfilling, I relaxed with my family and watched some interesting programme couldn't help but feel grateful for the simple joys of life - family, food, and peace. That was a nice time for me, and I look forward to many more like it! Thank you for letting me share this experience with you.