Information on COVID-19 vaccines

WHO is working with partners to accelerate vaccine development and, through the COVAX Facility, to ensure equitable and fair access to COVID-19 vaccines throughout the world.

This section brings together information on the vaccines being developed, how they work, safety and effectiveness monitoring, and WHO guidance on prioritizing target groups for COVID-19 vaccination.

Questions and answers on COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination

Videos and podcasts for health workers and the public developed by the WHO Collaborating Centre on Vaccine Safety to address common questions about COVID-19 vaccines

COViD-19 vaccines explained

Illustrated articles on COVID-19 vaccines including their development, safety and distribution

Resources on COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination for health workers

Job aids, fact sheets and training course

Draft landscape of COVID-19 vaccines in development (2021)

News – Health workers at risk, older adults and residents of long-term care facilities to be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccination

23-11-2020

WHO SAGE Roadmap For Prioritizing Uses Of COVID-19 Vaccines In The Context Of Limited Supply, 13 November 2020

An approach to inform planning and subsequent recommendations based upon epidemiologic setting and vaccine supply scenarios

WHO SAGE values framework for the allocation and prioritization of COVID-19 vaccination

Guidance for countries – COVID-19 vaccines: safety surveillance manual (2020)

What is the ACT Accelerator?

Gavi Alliance – COVAX explained

Explainer videos