For us at Pampers, the health of every child is important. That’s why we’ve committed to improving the lives of babies and their families, donating more than $10 million each year to a variety of charities, in turn positively affecting the lives of 45 million people around the world.

As part of this commitment, we have again partnered with UNICEF to help the organization reach its goal of eliminating maternal and newborn tetanus over the next several years. This devastating disease claims the lives of nearly 130,000 newborns and up to 30,000 mothers [1] every year. But it can be prevented. Given to a pregnant woman or a woman of child-bearing age, a series of low-cost vaccines will help protect both her and her newborn for maternal and neonatal tetanus.

With the 1 pack = 1 vaccine* program, Pampers will donate the cost of one tetanus vaccine to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF for every pack of specially-marked Pampers diapers and wipes purchased in the U.S. and Canada between February 10th – May 1 2009.

Continuing to lend her support to the cause and spread the word, mother and acclaimed actress, Salma Hayek recently traveled to Africa with Pampers and UNICEF to learn how successful the program has proven, as well as to see the effects of tetanus first-hand and speak with the people the disease affects the most.

In its inaugural year, parents and supporters helped Pampers donate funding for over 45 million vaccines to UNICEF through the 1 pack = 1 vaccine program. Their purchase of specially-marked Pampers diapers and wipes helped protect mothers and their newborns in the developing world against tetanus. And thanks to parents like you, we believe our second year will be just as successful.