Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and Immunization

The vaccine-preventable diseases and immunization programme (VPI) is responsible for implementation of the European Immunization Agenda 2030 (EIA2030), a vision and strategy to create stronger and more resilient immunization systems and structures, based on the key pillars of immunization equity, life course immunization and tailored local solutions that address vaccination demand and acceptance in the population.

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Publications

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Barriers to and drivers of vaccination – insights and recommended actions: targeting influenza vaccination among older adults and care home residents in Estonia

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Barriers to and drivers of vaccination – insights and recommended actions: increasing access to vaccination and primary health care services for Ukrainian refugees in Estonia

This examination of barriers and drivers influencing the uptake of childhood vaccination and adult influenza vaccination focused on refugees and displaced...

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Barriers to and drivers of vaccination – insights and recommended actions: targeting low uptake of human papillomavirus vaccination and vaccination inequities in Georgia

In Georgia, despite maintaining high national coverage for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination and for diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccinations...

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Health security bulletin October–December 2025

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Health security bulletin July–September 2025

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WHO Europe Health Security Bulletin, January–June 2025

Health security is inseparable from regional security. Strong, resilient health systems and comprehensive public health services, are the foundation of...

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Data as of 30 September 2024

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Our work

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Advancing immunization equity

Supporting the safe containment of polioviruses

Increasing and sustaining acceptance of and demand for vaccination

Strengthening community acceptance of vaccines through educational interventions

News

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24 April 2026

News release

Hungary expands medical curricula to support vaccine communication

20 April 2026

Statement

Joint statement by European Commission, UNICEF Europe and Central Asia, and WHO/Europe, celebrating the progress vaccination has made in protecting public health for the past 2 decades

25 March 2026

News release

Meningitis B outbreak in the United Kingdom

10 March 2026

News release

Ukraine adds HPV vaccine to the national immunization schedule