Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals
The Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals department is responsible for targeting vaccine-preventable diseases, guiding immunization research and establishing immunization policy.
Planning for HPV vaccine introduction
Once a decision has been taken to introduce HPV vaccine, a detailed planning process will need to be conducted.
WHO recommends that HPV vaccination programmes target girls aged 9-14 years, an age group not routinely served by immunization programmes in many countries. Therefore, the target population, delivery strategy, vaccination schedule, and logistics must be carefully considered and costed.
WHO recommends that HPV vaccination programmes target girls aged 9-14 years, an age group not routinely served by immunization programmes in many countries. Therefore, the target population, delivery strategy, vaccination schedule, and logistics must be carefully considered and costed.
Planning
18 October 2023
HPV vaccine delivery through a controlled temperature chain
A guide for decision-makers and implementers
12 May 2014
Considerations regarding consent in vaccinating children and adolescents between 6 and 17 years old
Around the world, immunization programmes are increasingly including, in their national immunization schedules, vaccines that target age groups beyond...
1 October 2013
School vaccination readiness assessment tool
The three primary purposes of the School Vaccination Readiness Assessment Tool are:1. To help Ministries of Health and Education determine, monitor, and...
Resources
HPV introduction - technical resources
This toolbox on the TechNet-21 website contains practical tools often developed by EPI programmes and partners and is regularly updated.
