Publications
Key publications
16th Meeting of the European Technical Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (2017)
12–13 October 2016, Copenhagen, Denmark
Meeting of the Polio Laboratory Network (2016)
27–28 June 2016, Budva, Montenegro
30th Meeting of the European Regional Certification Commission for Poliomyelitis Eradication (2016)
31 May–2 June 2016, Copenhagen, Denmark
European Immunization Week 2016: Narrative Report (2016)
Summary of the activities and materials that highlighted the importance of immunization across the European Region during European Immunization Week 2016.
Immunization Highlights 2015 (2016)
The WHO Regional Office for Europe annual report on its immunization activities in 2015 provides an overview of the support provided to Member States of the WHO European Region in pursuing the goals and objectives of the European Vaccine Action Plan 2015–2020 (EVAP).
Meeting of the Global Polio Laboratory Network (GPLN) in the WHO European Region (2015)
3–4 September 2015, Antwerp, Belgium
Meeting of Regional and Global Specialized Polio Reference Laboratories of the WHO European Polio Laboratory Network (2015)
11–12 March 2015, National Institute for Biological Standards and Control, Potters Bar, United Kingdom
Polio Outbreak Simulation Exercise IV report (2015)
The fourth Polio Outbreak Simulation Exercise (POSE IV) was held on 17–19 November 2015 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Its aim was to critically review and update national plans for responding to the detection of wild polioviruses and vaccine-derived polioviruses, in national and cross-regional contexts.
Polio Outbreak Simulation Exercise: How to test national preparedness plans using the POSE model (2015)
The aim of a Polio Outbreak Simulation Exercise (POSE) is to critically review and update national plans for responding to the detection of wild or vaccine-derived polioviruses. This publication provides material for a one-day exercise, including guidance notes for facilitators and explanatory documents for participants.
Review of vaccine price data: submitted by WHO European Region Member States through the WHO/UNICEF Joint Reporting Form for 2013 (2015)
The report provides a brief overview of the availability and transparency of information on vaccine pricing at the country level, the mechanisms for vaccine procurement, the vaccines procured and price information for each product.
Enterovirus surveillance guidelines. Guidelines for enterovirus surveillance in support of the Polio Eradication Initiative (2015)
These guidelines provide national decision-makers and their technical advisors with information on the principles and practices of adopting enterovirus surveillance to support the Polio Eradication Initiative.
Workbook – Mobilizing resources for immunization (2015)
A workbook on resource mobilization to support immunization programmes in their effort to ensure sustainable funding for immunization
Tailoring immunization programmes
TIP guide and related publications. The TIP guide provides tools to identify susceptible populations, determine barriers to vaccination and implement evidence-based interventions
The WHO EpiBrief periodical report contains an overview and analysis of epidemiological data on selected vaccine-preventable diseases in the WHO European Region. The analysis is based on data cumulated over a specified period as reported by Member States to the WHO Regional Office for Europe. Measles, rubella, invasive bacterial diseases and acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) usually feature in these reports. Monthly surveillance data by country are also presented separately in WHO EpiData summary tables.
