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 a number of serious diseases, are available and many promising new vaccines are being developed.
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Measles continues to spread and take lives in Europe
Ongoing measles outbreaks in the WHO European Region have caused 35 deaths in the past 12 months. “Every death or disability caused by this vaccine-preventable disease is an unacceptable tragedy,” says Dr Zsuzsanna Jakab, WHO Regional Director for Europe.
News
- WHO receives British Medical Association (BMA) Medical Book Awards
- Day 1 highlights: RC67 opens
- Breaking the link between disability and exclusion in Tajikistan
Events
- Training workshop on laboratory diagnosis of diphtheria
- Regional meeting of national immunization programme managers
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. EIW 2017 was celebrated on 24–30 April.
This year's campaign
Vaccination and trust library
Background and support documents on how vaccine safety concerns arise and the role of communication in mitigating crises in confidence
Latest meeting reports
- RVC
Regional Verification Commission for Measles and Rubella Elimination
- RCC
Regional Certification Commission for Poliomyelitis Eradication
- ETAGE
European Technical Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization
- Measles and rubella laboratories
- Polio laboratories
Data reports
- WHO EpiData
Monthly surveillance data by country
- WHO EpiBrief
Overview and analysis of epidemiological data
Data systems
- CISID
WHO/Europe infectious disease data set, compiled from reports submitted by Member States
- 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
Tailoring immunization programmes (TIP)
Tools and methodologies to tailor services to the special needs of underserved groups
TIP publications, projects and newsWHO_Europe_VPI twitter feed
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Online forum for immunization professionals to find and share information on immunization topics and events.
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