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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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...

Considerations for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine product choice

This document summarizes current technical and programmatic information on WHO-prequalified human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine products in order to facilitate...

Developing national meningitis plans: an operational manual

This operational manual aims to support countries in developing their meningitis plans, along the five pillars of the Defeating meningitis by 2030 global...

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This statement is outdated.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

Fact sheet

Groups

Key initiatives