Since March 2020, routine childhood immunization services have been disrupted on a global scale that may be unprecedented since the inception of expanded programs on immunization in the 1970s. Fifty-three percent of the 129 countries where data were available reported moderate-to-severe disruptions, or a total __41__ of vaccination services during March-April 2020. “Immunization is one of the most powerful and fundamental disease prevention tools in the history of public health,”said Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “Disruption to immunization programmes from the COVID-19 pandemic __42__ to unwind decades of progress against vaccine-preventable diseases like measles.”

       “At the 4 June Global Vaccine Summit in London, donors will __43__ their support to the Vaccine Alliance to sustain and accelerate this lifesaving work in some of the most vulnerable countries. From the bottom of my heart, I urge donors to fully fund the Alliance.”

        The reasons for disrupted services __44__ . Some parents are reluctant to leave home because of restrictions on movement, lack of information or because they fear __45__ with the COVID-19 virus. And many health workers are unavailable because of restrictions on travel, or redeployment to COVID response duties, as well as a lack of protective equipment.

In the ancient days, our ancestors took the time to connect with animals intimately. We also have the same abilities. We are   41   to learn how to connect with our pets and grasp simple insights just by being present with the creatures close to us. Animals see us with pure vision. Puppies will run up to charm anyone. They see all people as   42   of love and attention. Today, many people seek to connect with intuitive power. Nevertheless, the easy road is not the answer. Those seeking   43   from spiritual counselors or even psychics often miss the point.   44   such avenues can indeed help us, they should not become crutches. We need to look within and use our own sight, a divine gift of inner vision.   45   seeking answers elsewhere, let's spend more time with our animals and ourselves.