The State of the World's Vaccines and Immunization report will be launched on 20 November.
This comprehensive Report highlights the importance of immunization as one of the most effective public health interventions ever and advocates for international support to accelerate progress for child health and disease control in developing and industrialized countries.
The Report examines the progress made in the field of immunization and presents the remaining challenges of the access gaps and emerging and neglected diseases. It also outlines the vaccines research agenda for the 21st century, including the expanding role of alliances between the public and private sectors. The Report's conclusions offer policy options for promoting more effective investment into immunization systems and a global health agenda in the area of vaccines.