Immunization in War

War conditions affect the coverage of vaccination in society, especially in war zones. Essential vaccination of combatants is also an important health issue in this situation. Neglect of preventive health measures, including general immunization of the community, war refugees and the military, paves the way for the outbreak of "Vaccine-preventable disease" (VPD).

This study was conducted by examining selected keywords in scientific documents and sources of oral history of sacred defense as well as reviewing recent valid scientific documents (by library method).

In the imposed war, the vulnerable groups, especially the vulnerable, were protected by observing health standards and preventing measures. The general measures of the health system in the implementation of comprehensive programs of public vaccination of the people and special programs of immunization of combatants as well as war asylum seekers, prevented the outbreak of preventable diseases with vaccination during and after the war. During the general war, fighters were safe against tetanus, diphtheria, leishmaniasis and meningitis. One week malaria pills were given to the fighters. In the history of the imposed war, no cases of typhoid, plague, flu, tetanus or other epidemics were reported.

The experiences of the Holy Defense in the field of public vaccination, using the participation of the people, constructive jihad and comprehensive measures of the health system and special immunization for war veterans and asylum seekers, is the most successful model in the history of contemporary wars. This experience will be used internationally for war and natural and man-made disasters and deserves to be codified and promoted. At the global level, international treaties are necessary to oblige all countries to carry out standard vaccination programs for the general public, the general military, vulnerable groups and populations, and war refugees. In this regard, the use of existing experiences in immunizing warriors against important diseases such as tetanus, meningitis and leishmaniasis, will be very helpful for the future course of the history of the Islamic homeland.