Publications
Key publications
Guidance on routine immunization services during COVID-19 pandemic in the WHO European Region (2020)
In planning these measures, due consideration should be given to minimizing the excess risk of morbidity and mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) that would result if immunization services are disrupted.
Mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on control of vaccine-preventable diseases: a health risk management approach focused on catch-up vaccination (2020)
This document is a supplement to the “Guidance on routine immunization services during COVID-19 pandemic in the WHO European Region” by the WHO Regional Office for Europe. It will be reviewed regularly and updated as further evidence becomes available.
14th meeting of the measles/rubella regional reference laboratories of the WHO European Region (2020)
14- 15 March 2019, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
TIP Tailoring Immunization Programmes (2019)
The TIP approach is founded on three main pillars: (i) six values and principles; (ii) a theoretical model; and (iii) a phased process with detailed exercises. The phases and steps of a TIP process are described in detail in this publication, supported by inspiration examples and exercises for TIP planning workshops.
Situation reports: Measles in the European Region
These situation reports provide an overview of the situation in the Region and several focus countries as well as efforts being taken to stop transmission and prevent future outbreaks.
Highlights of European Immunization Week 2019. Report on regional and country activities (2019)
This report aims to highlight activities conducted in 2019 to celebrate European Immunization Week (EIW), a WHOled initiative introduced in 2005 to promote immunization as a cornerstone of public health and to raise awareness regarding the benefits vaccines bring to individuals and entire communities.
8th meeting of the European Regional Verification Commission for Measles and Rubella Elimination (RVC). Report (2019)
The European Regional Verification Commission for Measles and Rubella Elimination (RVC) met for the 8th time on 12–14 June 2019 Warsaw, Poland.
Meetings of the measles/rubella laboratory network in the WHO European Region
13-16 November 2018, Copenhagen, Denmark
13th meeting of the measles/rubella regional reference laboratories. Report (2018)
15-16 March 2018, Copenhagen
Measles and rubella elimination country profiles (2018)
Conclusions and recommendations of the European Regional Verification Commission for Measles and Rubella Elimination
Eliminating measles and rubella. Framework for the verification process in the WHO European Region (2014)
A detailed description of the steps to be taken to document and verify that the elimination of measles, rubella and prevention of congenital rubella syndrome has been achieved in the WHO European Region
Guidelines for measles and rubella outbreak investigation and response in the WHO European Region (2013)
Recommendations developed by WHO/Europe to help Member States address challenges to reaching the goal of measles and rubella elimination
Guidance on conducting serosurveys in support of measles and rubella elimination in the WHO European Region (2013)
This publication was developed for public health professionals and laboratory scientists in the Member States of the Region to support their decision-making related to the conducting of serosurveys in the context of the regional goal for measles and rubella elimination.
The WHO EpiBrief periodical report contains an overview and analysis of epidemiological data on selected vaccine-preventable diseases in the WHO European Region. The analysis is based on data cumulated over a specified period as reported by Member States to the WHO Regional Office for Europe. Measles, rubella, invasive bacterial diseases and acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) usually feature in these reports. Monthly surveillance data by country are also presented separately in WHO EpiData summary tables.
