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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World Polio Day marks a major milestone towards polio eradication
The independent Global Commission for the Certification of Poliomyelitis Eradication (GCC) has declared wild poliovirus type 3 to be globally eradicated. Announced today on World Polio Day, this is a major milestone in the global effort to rid the world of all poliovirus strains and ensure that no child will ever again be paralysed by any poliovirus anywhere.
News
- WHO recognized for valuable contribution to public health in Romania
- WHO Representative in Serbia receives award for public advocacy and contribution to public health
- World Polio Day marks a major milestone towards polio eradication
Measles in the European Region
- Strategic Response Plan for the measles emergency in the WHO European Region (September 2019–December 2020)
- Situation report, August 2019
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 2019 took place on 24-30 April 2019.
This year's campaign
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
