The World Health Organization (WHO) has released an updated Position Paper on Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) vaccination, introducing new recommendations on dose-reduced schedules, including the 2-dose “1p+1” schedule (one primary dose plus one booster dose). While th...

Over 50 new vaccine options have launched in less than a decade — an unprecedented opportunity for governments to optimise routine immunisation: ✅ higher coverage ✅ reduced costs ✅ better cold chain use ✅ stronger supply security Despite this progress, uptake remains difficult to predict—especially ...

On June 27, 2025, HLN released a new version of the Immunization Calculation Engine (ICE) software, bringing important updates and enhancements to ICE vaccine evaluation and forecasting. This latest release, v2.47.1, delivers improved logic, enhancements, and alignment with current im...

Can PCV 13 vaccine be given to adult, what could be nos of doses and schedule /interval vs effectiness...

Hi all, I just wrote a blog on PATH's DefeatDD.org called "Getting to 'Mars' with immunization delivery," which I thought might be of interest! I really enjoyed the recent blockbuster movie,The Martian. Andas a vaccine advocate supporting PATH's advocacy for stronger immunization supply chains pro...

These are the conclusions from the recent study in 4 Gavi countries (attached). Are you convinced by these findings?...

This summary has been extracted from the IVAC website. For best viewing, please click here. For the first time in its history, the International Symposium on Pneumococci and Pneumococcal Disease (ISPPD), was held in Asia in March 2014. Nearly 1,000 scientists and public health experts from aroun...

by Sean Blaschke and Lilian Nabunnya, UNICEF On April 26, 2013, health workers at 3,240 health facilities in Uganda were sent the following short-message service (SMS) text message: Does your Health Unit have a cold chain fridge for vaccines? Please answer YES / NO. If you have a fridge but it is ...