14th meeting of the European Technical Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization

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The European Technical Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (ETAGE) met on 8–9 October 2014 to review and discuss immunization activities and developments in the WHO European Region and provide advice to the WHO Regional Office on appropriate activities. Main topics for discussion included:

  • the measles and rubella action plan and progress made in achieving the regional elimination goal; 
  • monitoring implementation of the Global Vaccine Action Plan (GVAP) and development of the European Vaccine Action Plan 2015–2020 (EVAP);
  • defining a regional goal for hepatitis B control; an update on the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) Pertussis Working Group activities;
  • and updates on Vaccine Safety Communication, Advocacy initiatives, IPV introduction as part of the polio endgame strategy, and National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG) strategic activities.