As part of International Immunization Week, members of the Men’s Life Center were made more aware of vaccination. Men from Altındağ showed great interest in the seminar.
Informative seminar for the men of Altındağ
Through a collaboration between Altındağ Municipality and Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, İbn-i Sina Research and Application Hospital, members of the Men’s Life Center were informed about vaccination against infectious diseases. In the training seminar conducted by Assoc. Prof. Dr. İrem Akdemir from the Department of Infectious Diseases at Ankara University İbn-i Sina Hospital, topics such as “What is a vaccine, should adults be vaccinated, why should we be vaccinated, influenza and flu vaccines, pneumonia and pneumococcal vaccines, tetanus and tetanus vaccine, shingles, RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) and RSV vaccine” were discussed.
“As we age, our immune system deteriorates”
Emphasizing that vaccines are vital for healthy aging, Assoc. Prof. Dr. İrem Akdemir stated: “When we say vaccine, we usually think of children, but vaccines are also essential for adults to age healthily. As we get older, our immune system unfortunately begins to deteriorate, and our body has more difficulty fighting off germs it once handled easily. Especially after the age of 50, and when conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or heart disease are present, infections become much more severe and can even become life-threatening. For this reason, vaccines are not just a choice but our strongest shield for a healthy life.”
Akdemir also emphasized the importance of following up-to-date vaccination schedules, saying: “After getting vaccinated, people often think vaccines are no longer needed in life, but even if we have no health problems, we must regularly keep up with our vaccinations.”
“Thanks to Altındağ Municipality, we are now more informed”
Kemal Özdem, a member of the Men’s Life Center who attended the seminar, said: “Thanks to this seminar, I gained sufficient knowledge about the benefits of vaccines. I did not know there were so many different vaccines. It was very useful for me. I used to get the flu vaccine every year, but now I will definitely get newly learned vaccines such as tetanus and RSV as well. Thanks to Altındağ Municipality, we are now more informed.”
Another member, Memduh Yurteri, who stated that he will now get vaccinated regularly, said: “As we age, our immune system weakens. Just as children need vaccinations, we also need to take precautions and get vaccinated regularly against diseases. From now on, I will keep my vaccinations up to date. Thanks to Altındağ Municipality, I am taking precautions against illnesses. May God bless them.”
“The health of our citizens is very important to us”
Altındağ Mayor Dr. Veysel Tiryaki emphasized that health awareness seminars and screenings for Altındağ residents will continue, stating: “The health and awareness of all our citizens in Altındağ, regardless of age, is very important to us. For this reason, we will continue to expand our health-related efforts.” He also invited all men of Altındağ to benefit from the Men’s Life Centers.