Weekly epidemiological record, 2004, vol. 79, 3 (full issue)

Overview

The Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety (GACVS) was established in 1999 by WHO to respond promptly, efficiently, independently (of WHO), and with scientific rigor to vaccine safety issues of potential global importance. 

The Committee meets twice a year on a regular basis.

Contents of this report include:

- Outbreak news :

Avian influenza A(H5N1) in humans and poultry, Viet Nam

Announcement of suspected severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) case, southern China-update

- Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety, 3–4 December 2003

- Progress in reducing global measles deaths: 1999-2002

- Influenza

- Corrigendum

- International Health Regulations