12th meeting of the European Technical Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (ETAGE)

The European Technical Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (ETAGE) met on 3–4 October 2012 to review and discuss immunization activities and developments in the WHO European Region and provide advice to the WHO Regional Office on appropriate activities.Five new members of the ETAGE were present for the meeting. Main topics for discussion included adult immunization strategies, National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs), tailoring immunization activities for susceptible populations, introduction of combined vaccines, introduction of rotavirus vaccine, Regional application of the Global Vaccine Action Plan (GVAP), rubella and congenital rubella syndrome.