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Episode #138 – The truth about vaccine safety
Are vaccines safe? What’s actually in them? In this 2-part episode of Science in 5, WHO’s Dr Kate O’Brien breaks down how vaccines are tested, approved, and monitored even after they reach the public. She also explains what happens if a safety concern is flagged.
Episode #137 - Vaccines: science vs. scare
Should kids just “get the disease” instead of being vaccinated? Can vaccines really overwhelm a child’s immune system? Who decides what vaccines we get—and why? If you’re a new parent with questions about vaccines, you’re not alone. In this 2-part episode of Science in 5, WHO’s Dr. Kate O’Brien breaks down the science behind childhood vaccinations, the importance of the schedule, and the truth behind common concerns.
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Q&A on WHO/UNICEF estimates of national immunization coverage
Data
vaccinated with 3 doses of DTP containing vaccine in 2024
of girls with first dose of HPV in 2024
missed out on any vaccination, so-called zero-dose children, in 2024
Groups
Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization
Immunization and vaccines related implementation research advisory committee (IVIR-AC)
Product Development for Vaccines Advisory Committee (PDVAC)
Technical Advisory Group on Market Access for Vaccines
Technical Advisory Group on Evidence for Clinical and Policy Considerations for New Tuberculosis (TB) Vaccines
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Immunization dashboard
Reported cases of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) globally
Key initiatives
Defeating meningitis by 2030
Malaria Vaccine Implementation Programme (MVIP)
Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination (MNTE) Initiative
Related health topics
Dengue and severe dengue