Resources - General References

WHO vaccine-preventable diseases: monitoring system. 2005 global summary (WHO, 2005)

This latest global compilation of official statistics is divided into three sections: (1) Analysis of Immunization Financing Indicators, (2) global and regional summaries of reported disease incidence and immunization coverage, and (3) a reference section with global, regional, and country profiles, including core indicators of immunization system performance. Data in this reference derives from information submitted by countries in their Joint Reporting Form, which is discussed in Snap Shots, volume 2.

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Vaccinating the World's Children: A Public Health ‘Best Buy’

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Immunization Essentials. A Practical Field Guide (USAID, 2003)

This guide covers the gamut of major topics related to immunization in developing countries and describes many practical tools and field experiences. You may request print and CD-ROM versions at: www.usaid.gov/our_work/global_health/home/Publications/index.html.

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Draft Global Immunization Vision and Strategy (GIVS) (WHO/UNICEF, 2005)

WHO and UNICEF developed this strategic framework on immunization in response to challenges to immunization, such as the need to protect more people and to introduce new vaccines. The World Health Assembly discussed the framework at its 16-25 May 2005 meeting in Geneva; approval is expected by the end of 2005.

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State of the World's Vaccines and Immunization (WHO, UNICEF, and the World Bank, 2003)

This authoritative survey on vaccines and immunization covers immunization challenges including financing, new vaccine introduction and other major issues in service delivery. It also provides useful information on vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases. (WHO is in the process of updating vaccine cost figures in Annex 3.)

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Sustainability of Achievements: Lessons Learned from Universal Child Immunization. Report of a Steering Committee (UNICEF, 1996)

Based on a review of documents and input from country staff, this report examines "factors associated with the achievement of Universal Child Immunization (UCI) and... elements critical to the sustainability of immunization programs since 1990." The findings and recommendations are very relevant for those concerned with rapidly increasing coverage while also building capacity to maintain high levels of coverage over time.

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Immunization in Practice. A Practical Guide for Health Staff (WHO, 2004)

This recent compilation of immunization information is suitable either as a field reference or as a resource for training staff at health facility and district levels.

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Download The Cold Chain (PDF, 806KB)

Download Ensuring Safe Injections (PDF, 806KB)

Download Planning Immunization Sessions (PDF, 806KB)

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Mid-Level Management Course for EPI Managers (WHO/AFRO, 2004)

Available in English and French, this resource contains 24 modules, including modules on the EPI managers' roles in communication, increasing immunization coverage, and reducing drop-out and missed opportunities.

Block I: Introductory Modules

• Module 0 Introduction
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• Module 1 A Problem-solving Approach to Immunisation Services Management
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• Module 2 The Role of the EPI Manager
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• Module 3 Communication for Immunisation Programmes
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Block II: Planning/Organisation Modules

• Module 4 Planning Immunisation Activities at National, Provincial and District Levels
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• Module 5 Increasing Immunisation Coverage
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Block III: Logistics

• Module 8 EPI Cold Chain Management
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• Module 9 Vaccines Management
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• Module 10 Immunisation Safety
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Block IV: New Vaccines

• Module 15 New Vaccines Introduction
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Block VII: Monitoring and Evaluation

• Module 20 Monitoring Routine Immunisation and Data Management
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• Module 21 Supportive Supervision by EPI Managers
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• Module 23 Conducting Assessment of the Immunisation Programme
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Block VIII: EPI Training Materials

• Module 24 EPI Facilitator's Guide for Priority Mid-Level Management Modules
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Immunization Coverage Cluster Survey – Reference Manual (WHO, 2004)

Intended to assist with planning and managing immunization coverage surveys, this manual revises WHO's classic methodology by offering "less prescriptive....alternative methods...." It provides "guidance on conducting high quality cluster surveys for measuring levels and validity of immunization coverage and reasons for non-immunization."

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