Medical experts are warning parents and guardians about the dangers of not vaccinating their children against infectious diseases.
At a conference in Nigeria, doctors highlighted the role of misinformation on social media in contributing to vaccine hesitancy. They also emphasized that parents who do not allow their children to be vaccinated can face imprisonment under child rights laws.
The experts stressed the effectiveness of vaccines in preventing diseases and called for education and awareness campaigns to combat vaccine refusal. They also advocated for vaccination policies that provide access to government benefits.
The Nigerian Medical Association has cautioned against trusting half-true information on social media and advised people to verify vaccine-related news before sharing or believing them.
