PATH's Vaccine Resource Library features essential resources on childhood immunization and vaccine-preventable diseases. |
PATH takes the guesswork out of hunting for reliable immunization information
The World Wide Web can be a valuable source for technical content on just about any topic. But with the wealth of information the Internet provides also comes the headache of sorting through countless sites to find the most credible resources.
For parents, practitioners, and public health officers
With our new and improved Vaccine Resource Library, PATH has done the legwork and tracked down the web’s best information on global immunization issues and vaccine-preventable diseases. The Vaccine Resource Library is a comprehensive listing of technically accurate, up-to-date documents for many different audiences, from parents with questions about immunization schedules to public health officials in developing countries wondering how best to introduce new vaccines. Pooling resources from the World Health Organization, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNICEF, PATH, and many others, we’ve created a user-friendly site that makes it easy to find just what you are looking for.
The Vaccine Resource Library expands upon activities initiated through the PATH Children’s Vaccine Program (CVP), one of the world’s premier initiatives aimed at increasing access to high-quality immunization services. On top of its innovative approaches to immunization delivery in some of the world’s poorest communities, CVP also corralled comprehensive immunization resources on its website for easy online access.
Giving voice to neglected diseases
In addition to resource listings on general immunization topics like injection safety and health worker training, PATH’s Vaccine Resource Library also provides an in-depth look at many diseases now preventable through vaccination. With a particular focus on diseases that disproportionately affect some of the world’s poorest populations, our library provides immediate access to hard-to-find information on rotavirus, Japanese encephalitis, yellow fever, and more. Links from the library to other PATH websites tell you more about the activities we are undertaking to accelerate the availability of these vaccines in developing countries.
Topics addressed in the Vaccine Resource Library include:
- General information
- Parents and teens
- Advocacy
- Training and clinical materials
- Service delivery
- Immunization financing
- Injection safety
- Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib)
- Hepatitis B
- Japanese encephalitis
- Pneumococcus
- Rotavirus
- Yellow fever
PATH will regularly update the library with the latest, most timely documents. We also welcome suggestions from our users. We invite you to browse through the library and let us know (info@path.org) how it can evolve to meet your immunization resource needs!
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