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