The massive experience worldwide vaccinating adults against COVID-19 provides a valuable opportunity to strengthen and expand adult immunization for existing vaccines (influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), tetanus/pertussis containing vaccines, pneumococcal vaccines, zoster, Mpox…) and for those in the pipeline (i.e. new generation of tuberculosis vaccines). Many countries are providing vaccines for adults through their routine services and exploring new entry points as part of primary health care (PHC).
This Community of Practice (CoP) on Adult Immunization aims to create a dynamic and inclusive platform (membership is not restricted) for sharing knowledge, best practices, and peer-learning on adult immunization and with your contributions move towards a world where everyone, everywhere, at EVERY AGE fully benefits from vaccines for good health and well-being, in alignment with IA2030 vision. This CoP is managed by WHO with contributions of many partners.
A community of practice and resource portal for professionals supporting national immunisation
Our Story
Our Purpose
What We Do
Country-driven knowledge: We provide an enabling environment for members to participate and share knowledge that highlights country-led initiatives and lessons learnt.
Content & Innovation: We regularly curate and publish relevant resources on vaccine procurement and innovation, focusing on practical experiences and lessons learnt.
Virtual meetings: Members directly exchange knowledge with each other, as well as with UNICEF and partners through annual in-person VPF and online activities.
Our Membership Criteria
- Membership is open to individuals whose roles are related to vaccine procurement, such as national buyers, national warehouse stock managers, …
- The focus is put on government stakeholders in Ministries of Health or Finance
- Membership extends to intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations (IGOs and NGOs) that support vaccine procurement