Immunization service delivery

Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI)

The Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) was established in 1974 through a World Health Assembly resolution (resolution WHA27.57) to build on the success of the global smallpox eradication programme, and to ensure that all children in all countries benefited from life-saving vaccines.

Immunization systems and policy

Information on global strategies and goals, immunization policy, school-based immunization, training initiatives and materials, vaccine management and logistics, RED strategy, Comprehensive multi-year planning, immunization country profiles and summary data.

New and under-utilized vaccines

Decision-making and key issues surrounding the use and introduction of new vaccines

Project Optimize: Rethinking the immunization logistics

The right vaccine, in the right place, at the right time...

Publications and media

Linking with other interventions

Information on progress towards linking the delivery of immunization with other interventions such as vitamin A, treated bednets for malaria prevention and anthelminthic drugs.

Accelerated disease control

Information on vaccine-preventable diseases, including poliomyelitis, measles, maternal and neonatal tetanus, yellow fever and hepatitis B.

Immunization financing

Online resource on immunization financing including analyses, country profiles, databases, indicators, tools and resources.

Site last updated 31 January 2012

HIGHLIGHTS

MEETINGS

Regional Meetings & Key Events Related to Immunization

October 2011 onwards

Assessing and improving estimates of the EPI target population

24-25 October 2011
Bangkok, Thailand

Meeting of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization

8-10 November 2011
Geneva, Switzerland

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CONTACTS

Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals
World Health Organization
20 Avenue Appia
1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland
Fax: +41 22 791 4193
E-mail: vaccines@who.int