This document provides guiding principles and considerations to support countries in their decision- making regarding provision of immunization services during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is complemented by a range of WHO technical materials on response and mitigation measures for COVID-19.4 Each country will need to make individual risk assessments based on the local dynamics of COVID-19 transmission, immunization and health system characteristics, and current VPD epidemiology in their setting.
Guiding principles for immunization activities during the COVID-19 pandemic