Immunization resources

Organizations

Links to a wide variety of organizations involved in immunization delivery, vaccine research, promotion of safe injections, and child survival.

American Academy of Pediatrics

American Medical Association: Pediatric vaccination

BASICS (Basic Support for Institutionalizing Child Survival)
 BASICS, the US government's largest child survival project, works in collaboration with other international agencies, nongovernmental organizations, health systems, and academic institutions and provides technical assistance to public health programs in developing countries. This website offers publications and a bibliography related to sustainability of immunization efforts.

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC's mission is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability.

The Communication Initiative: Immunisation, vaccines, and polio
This site contains links to select programs, data, and materials, from various development organizations focused on immunization initiatives.

Every Child By Two
This organization, founded by Former First Lady of the United States Rosalynn Carter and Former First Lady of Arkansas Betty Bumpers, focuses on reducing infant mortality through timely immunization.

Immunization Action Coalition
The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) promotes physician, community, and family awareness of, and responsibility for, appropriate immunization of all children and adults against all vaccine-preventable diseases. This US-based site has a wealth of education materials, including vaccination information sheets in many languages.

IMMUNIZATIONbasics
Building on the work of earlier projects, including BASICS, Partners for Health Reform Plus, and CHANGE, IMMUNIZATIONbasics continues USAID's longstanding immunization support to host-country governments and other international organizations.

Institute for Vaccine Safety, Johns Hopkins University
A good source for news on vaccine safety issues.

The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations (IFPMA)
IFPMA represents the research-based pharmaceutical industry and other manufacturers of prescription medicines worldwide. It is the main channel of communication between this sector of the industry and the World Health Organization, as well as other international organizations that are concerned with health-related issues. This site provides access to IFPMA policy documents on issues such as intellectual property, essential drugs, and quality assurance.

The International Vaccine Institute (IVI)
Based in Korea, IVI is dedicated to improving human health through research, development, and strengthening vaccine science capabilities for developing countries. This website offers IVI publications and reports, as well as an events calendar.

National Alliance for Hispanic Health Immunization Program (Vacunas y Inmunización)
Materials for parents are available in English and Spanish.  Hay información sobre las vacunas en español.

National Network for Immunization Information (NNii)
NNii promotes public education to sustain and build confidence that immunizations are in the best interests of children, adolescents, and adults. The network is a project of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS) and is designed to serve as a source of comprehensive information on vaccination and vaccination-related issues for parents, health care professionals, and the media.

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO): Immunization
News and resources on vaccines and immunization from the Americas region of the WHO.

Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases (PKIDs)
This national parent advocacy organization is committed to protecting American children against diseases that have life-long effects on their health and development.

PATH
PATH is an international, nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health. By collaborating with diverse public- and private-sector partners, PATH helps provide appropriate health technologies and vital strategies that change the way people think and act. PATH’s work improves global health and well-being.

The Sabin Vaccine Institute
The Sabin Vaccine Institute promotes rapid scientific advances in vaccine development, delivery, and distribution worldwide.

UNICEF: Immunization plus
UNICEF advocates and works for the protection of children's rights, to help the young meet their basic needs, and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Search for keyword "immunization" to find UNICEF statistics and immunization programs.

US Agency for International Development (USAID): Immunization
USAID is an independent government agency that provides economic development and humanitarian assistance to advance US foreign policy. This web page provides an overview of USAID's role in efforts to immunize the world's children and links to related resources.

VillageReach
VillageReach is an entrepreneurial, nonprofit organization that assures access to lifesaving immunizations for families in low-income countries with the greatest need.

World Bank
The World Bank offers loans, advice, and an array of customized resources to more than 100 developing countries and countries in transition.

World Health Organization (WHO) Immunization, Vaccines, and Biologicals
The WHO site has a wealth of information on vaccines and immunization.