MANILA, Nov. 24 -- Vaccination saves lives and every Filipino deserves access to scientifically proven safe and effective vaccines in the fight against some of the world's deadliest diseases.

During a recent media roundtable of the 26th Philippine National Immunization Conference in Pampanga, pediatric infectious disease expert Dr. Josefina Carlos and Philippine Foundation for Vaccination (PFV) president Dr. Rose Capeding vouched for the proven safety and efficacy of vaccines.

"If we are able to save families [through vaccination], then everyone can be happy. If we don't get sick, then we are able to save. Immunization becomes an investment for our health," Carlos said.

Carrying the theme "Advancing Better Immunization for Every Filip...