Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals
The Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals department is responsible for targeting vaccine-preventable diseases, guiding immunization research and establishing immunization policy.

Global launch of the Immunization Agenda 2030

Publications

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WHO guidelines on meningitis diagnosis, treatment and care: executive summary

In line with the Defeating meningitis by 2030: a global road map, the WHO guidelines on meningitis diagnosis, treatment and care Executive Summary provides...

Behavioural and social drivers of influenza vaccination: tools and practical guidance for achieving high uptake

Increasing and maintaining vaccination uptake is vital for vaccines to achieve their success. Addressing low vaccination requires an adequate understanding...

Target product profile on in vitro diagnostic assays for the detection of yellow fever in the context of surveillance

Yellow fever (YF) is an arboviral disease transmitted predominantly by mosquitoes of the Aedes and Haemagogus genera. From 2016 to 2018, the largest YF...

Strategy to Achieve Global Covid-19 Vaccination by mid-2022 cover page

This statement is outdated. For latest recommendations on booster use please check Revised RoadmapThis strategy brief outlines the urgent actions required...

Feature stories

Data

85%

of infants

vaccinated with 3 doses of DTP containing vaccine in 2024

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31% estimated

global coverage

of girls with first dose of HPV in 2024

14.3 million

children

missed out on any vaccination, so-called zero-dose children, in 2024

Fact sheet

Groups

Key initiatives