Manual for strengthening monitoring of respiratory virus immunization coverage - draft

Overview

The Manual for strengthening monitoring of respiratory virus immunization coverage provides technical guidance to support immunization programmes in developing or improving approaches for monitoring seasonal influenza, COVID-19, and RSV immunization coverage. The manual responds to country-identified challenges and lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and prior seasonal influenza vaccination programmes.  It outlines approaches to estimate immunization coverage in target population groups, assure data quality, and assess and improve related immunization monitoring systems. The manual promotes alignment across respiratory virus immunization programmes and integration within broader health information systems.

This version of the Manual for strengthening monitoring of respiratory virus immunization coverage is a draft for public comment, available for review through 31 August 2025. WHO welcomes input from Member States, partners, stakeholders, and the general public to ensure the manual is practical, relevant, and fit for purpose. Comments can be submitted via the online survey accessible here.