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Protecting the world's children: the story of WHO's immunization programme
World Health Forum
|July 4, 1998
Abstract:
Systematic immunization on a worldwide scale was not officially recognized as a practical possibility until 1974, when WHO launched its Expanded Programme on Immunization. Today, 80% of the world's children receive this form of protection against childhood diseases during their first year of life. Coverage can reach 90% by the year 2000, the effectiveness of the vaccines used is improving, and vaccines against additional diseases are being added to the programme.
Keywords:
Age FactorsBacterial And Fungal DiseasesChildChild SurvivalDelivery Of Health CareDemographic FactorsDiphtheria--prevention and controlDiseasesHealthHealth ServicesHistorical SurveyImmunizationInfectionsInternational AgenciesLength Of LifeMeasles--prevention and controlMortalityOrganization And AdministrationOrganizationsPertussis--prevention and controlPoliomyelitis--prevention and controlPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsPrimary Health CareProgramsSurvivorshipTetanus--prevention and controlTuberculosis--prevention and controlUnViral DiseasesWhoWorldYouth