European Immunization Week
22-26 April 2014
Why have an annual European Immunization Week?
Born out of a concern that immunization is becoming less valued, resulting in declining vaccination coverage and outbreaks
Regional Goal of EIW: To increase vaccination
coverage by drawing attention to and increasing awareness of the importance of immunization; special focus on vulnerable groups
EIW over the years Initiative grew from 6 pilot countries to 53
participating Member States in only 7 years• Now one of the Region’s most visible public
health events
EIW country activitiesCountries plan and organize activities
based on their specific needs and challenges
• Public information campaigns• Press conferences• Trainings for health workers• Meetings, conferences, roundtables• Immunization campaigns, SIAs
EIW campaign site to encourage regional interaction and sharing of information: http://eiw.euro.who.int
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An online collection of job aids designed to assist health professionals in their day-to-day work on immunization
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http://www.euro.who.int/immunization-resource-centre
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