The annual European Immunization Week aims to increase vaccination coverage by drawing attention to and increasing awareness of the importance of immunization. This presentation is provided to be used in campaign activities in the countries in the European Region.

1. European
Immunization Week
22-26 April 2014

2. Why have an annual European
Immunization Week?
Born out of a concern that immunization
is becoming less valued, resulting in
declining vaccination coverage and
outbreaks
Regional Goal of EIW:
To increase vaccination coverage by
drawing attention to and increasing
awareness of the importance of
immunization; special focus on
vulnerable groups

3. EIW over the years
 Initiative grew from 6 pilot countries to 53
participating Member States in only 7 years
• Now one of the Region’s most visible public health
events
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EIW Participating Countries
Participating Countries

4. EIW country activities
Countries plan and organize activities based
on their specific needs and challenges
• Public information campaigns
• Press conferences
• Trainings for health workers
• Meetings, conferences, roundtables
• Immunization campaigns, SIAs
EIW campaign site to encourage regional
interaction and sharing of information:
http://eiw.euro.who.int

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An online collection of job aids designed to assist health
professionals in their day-to-day work on immunization
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http://www.euro.who.int/immunization-resource-centre