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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Targeted and selective strategies in measles and rubella vaccination campaigns: Interim guidance

The World Health Organization provides regional and national strategies and operational plans that aim to support countries in work to achieve measles...

Meeting of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization, September 2024: conclusions and recommendations

The Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization met on 23–26 September 2024. This report summarises their discussions, conclusions,...

Estimating the impact of vaccines in reducing antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic use: technical report

This report provides an in-depth evaluation of the potential role of vaccines in reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). It outlines the importance of...

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This statement is outdated.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...

Data

84%

of infants

vaccinated with 3 doses of DTP containing vaccine in 2023

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27% estimated

global coverage

of girls with first dose of HPV in 2023

14.5 million

children

missed out on any vaccination, so-called zero-dose children, in 2023

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