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Topic: General information

Total results with these characteristics: 55

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10 Facts on Immunization

This short summary of immunization facts provides an overview of immunization and a ten-slide presentation on immunization facts.

Author: World Health Organization

Published: 2009

61st World Health Assembly Global Immunization Strategy

This three-page document provides the 61st World Health Assembly's resolution on the Global Immunization Strategy, including guideance for World Health Organization (WHO) Member States and requests of the WHO Director-General.

Author: World Health Organization

Published: 2008

The Australian Immunization Handbook

Similar to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Pink Book, this handbook provides information for health care providers on vaccine safety, immunization procedures, monitoring adverse events following immunization, and many other …

Author: Australian Department of Health and Aging

Published: 2008

Building the Future of Immunization

This report summarizes the objectives of PATH's Children's Vaccine Program and highlights activities in several countries in Africa and Asia aimed at increasing access to livesaving vaccines.

Author: PATH

Published: 2002

The Burden of Disease Among the Global Poor: Current Situation, Future Trends, and Implications for Strategy

This 26-page paper presents an estimate of disease patterns for the poorest 20 percent of the world’s population (and, for comparative purposes, of the world’s richest 20 percent), derived from an earlier set of well-known estimates for …

Author: Gwatkin D, Guillot M, The World Bank

Published: 1999

Childhood Immunisation

Comprehensive, up-to-date, and accurate information on vaccines, disease, and immunization in the United Kingdom. The site includes frequently asked questions, general information on immunization, and specific information on childhood immunizations.

Author: United Kingdom Department of Health, National Health Service

Directory of US Immunization Resources

This web page provides an extensive directory of immunization resources for health care professionals, including information on particular diseases and vaccines, immunization schedules, and frequently asked questions.

Author: Immunization Action Coalition

Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries, Second Edition

A comprehensive global health examination, Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries contributes substantially to global initiatives to improve the health of all peoples by providing a multidisciplinary understanding of fundamental …

Author: Disease Control Priorities Project

Published: 2008

Edward Jenner and the Discovery of Vaccination

This charming online exhibition showcases rare books and historical documents dealing with immunization. Some of the antivaccination fears sensationalized in the 1800s are still alive on the web today!

Author: Thomas Cooper Library, University of South Carolina

Published: 1996

Eurosurveillance

Similar to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, these archives contain euro-specific disease surveillance information.

Author: Eurosurveillance Project of the European Commission

Fragile Lives - Immunization at Risk

Hailed as "the greatest public health success story of all time," today childhood immunization faces obstacles never seen before. While immunization still saves three million young lives each year, millions more could be saved if there …

Author: PATH, Barraclough Productions

Published: 2004

Global Framework for Immunization Monitoring and Surveillance

This document is an extension of the World Health Organization's Global Immunization Vision and Strategy 2006–2015, which calls for monitoring and surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases and the performance of immunization programs.

Author: World Health Organization

Published: 2007

Global Immunization News

A regular publication of the GAVI Alliance on immunization activities worldwide.

Author: GAVI Alliance

Global Immunization Strategy

This report by the Secretariat provides the global immunization strategy from the 61st World Health Assembly.

Author: World Health Organization

Published: 2008

Global Immunization Vision and Strategy

The World Health Organization and the United Nations Children's Fund jointly drafted this strategy for the years 2006–2015. It outlines goals to expand the reach of immunization to every eligible person, sustain existing levels of vaccine …

Author: World Health Organization

Published: 2005

Guía Práctica de Vacunación

This Argentinean website provides information about vaccine preventable diseases and is a professional, independent site run by Carlos Kohler. It includes international and Argentinean news and information and is the online Practical Guide to …

Author: Dr. Carlos Kohler

A History of Vaccines

This fact sheet on the history of vaccines gives a brief overview of disease rates before and after the development of vaccines.

Author: PATH

Published: 2009

How Vaccines Work

A brief, scientific description of how the immune system operates and how it is strengthened through vaccination.

Author: National Partnership for Immunization

Immunization for Seniors

This website, managed by the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, advocates for 100% immunization for older adults and for health professionals.

Author: American Society of Consultant Pharmacists

The Immunization Gateway: Your Vaccine Fact Finder

This commercial site has a very comprehensive list of links to US and Canadian immunization news, laws, programs, statistics, government documents and the vaccine industry. The international section includes information for travelers. The …

Author: Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

Immunization Health Guide

This online health guide from the New York Times provides an overivew of immunization as well as specific diseases. Also included are an expert Q&A, questions for your doctor about vaccines, and information on clincial trials.

Author: New York Times

Published: 2008

Immunization News and Issues in New Zealand

This website provides news and other information on the national immunization program in New Zealand and is run by the New Zealand Ministry of Health.

Author: New Zealand Ministry of Health

Immunological Basis for Immunization

This series of papers focuses on the science behind the vaccines, including the vaccines against yellow fever. Papers are available in English and French.

Author: World Health Organization

Published: 1998

The INFO Project

The INFO Project aims to support health care decision-making in developing countries through leadership in knowledge management. Its OneSource database provides access to materials on several global health and development topics, including …

Author: Johns Hopkins School of Public Health

The Initiative for Vaccine Research: Strategic Plan 2006 - 2009

This document outlines current and future plans, objectives, and milestones for the World Health Organization's department dedicated to vaccines and immunization.

Author: World Health Organization

Published: 2006

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