WHO PCV vaccination recommendations: 1p+1 dose schedules

Dear colleagues,

We are delighted to invite you to a new webinar: WHO PCV vaccination recommendations: 1p+1 dose schedules organised by the WHO and TechNet.

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 the 1p+1 schedule is not yet included in current PCV product licenses, WHO notes that off-label use may be justified under specific national conditions and with expert recommendations — offering potential benefits in cost savings and reduction of injections.

This webinar will:

• Present the updated WHO recommendations on PCV vaccination.


• Discuss key considerations for countries exploring the adoption of the 1p+1 schedule.


• Provide insights relevant to national immunization programme decisions.

Target audience:

• WHO and UNICEF colleagues (regional and country levels)


• National immunization programme managers


• Immunization partners and technical agencies

The webinar will be conducted in English, with simultaneous interpretation in French.

When: Wednesday, November 19th, 1pm-2.30pm CET

Registration: https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0NQIwZmfRhK1OnPfMNQdtg#/registration