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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Tajikistan completes first round of supplemental immunization campaign against polio
Over 1.2 million children have received 2 drops of oral polio vaccine (OPV) in Tajikistan in the past week, in the first round of a campaign to stop circulation of vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) detected in the country. This represents 99% of the children targeted to receive vaccination during this campaign.
Vaccination and COVID-19
- COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination
- Operational guidance to support Member States in preparing for and implementing COVID-19 vaccination
- Q&A on vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Guidance on routine immunization services during COVID-19 pandemic in the WHO European Region
- Mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on control of vaccine-preventable diseases: a health risk management approach focused on catch-up vaccination (2020)
COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination explained
Videos and podcasts produced by the WHO Collaborating Centre on Vaccine Safety for health workers and the public to address common questions about COVID-19 vaccines.
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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.
Go to EIW2021 campaign site
Publications
Mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on control of vaccine-preventable diseases (2020)
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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
