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Vaccines and immunization

Vaccination is one of the most cost-effective health interventions available, saving millions of people from illness, disability and death each year. Effective and safe vaccines, which protect against more than 20 serious diseases, are available and many promising new vaccines are being developed.

Uzbekistan introduces rotavirus vaccine into routine immunization programme

Uzbekistan is the fourth country in the WHO European Region to introduce rotavirus vaccine with GAVI Alliance support and the first in central Asia, where the burden of the disease is the highest in the Region.

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European Immunization Week

Each year in April, EIW promotes the core message that the immunization of every child is vital to prevent diseases and protect life. The goal of the region-wide campaign is to increase vaccination coverage by raising awareness of the importance of immunization.

CISID
WHO/Europe infectious disease data set, compiled from reports submitted by Member States
WHO EpiBrief and EpiData
Summary and analysis of data on selected vaccine-preventable diseases
Polio laboratory data management system
Information and resources for the Regional Polio Lab Network
Measles and rubella laboratory data management system
Information and resources for the Regional Measles and Rubella Lab Network
Immunization Resource Centre
Documents designed to assist health professionals in their day-to-day work as it relates to immunization

Call for nominations

WHO/Europe is accepting nominations for two new members of the European Regional Verification Commission for Measles and Rubella Elimination (RVC)

Call for applications

WHO/Europe is accepting applications from external consultants interested in providing technical assistance to countries with a focus on measles and rubella elimination