Trusted answers on vaccines: exploring WHO’s new information hub
In an era where misinformation about vaccines can spread as quickly as disease outbreaks themselves, restoring public trust and confidence in vaccination is more important than ever. To address this challenge, the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a comprehensive Vaccination Information Hub, an evidence-based online resource designed to provide clear, trustworthy information about vaccines, how they work, and the diseases they prevent.
The page brings together simple explanations, FAQs, podcasts, videos, and practical tools aimed at both the general public, health professionals and advocates, to improve understanding and confidence around immunization. All content on the Hub is grounded in the latest scientific research and reflects WHO’s longstanding commitment to supporting informed decision-making on vaccines worldwide. This includes a WHO statement on autism-related issues which emphasizes that extensive evidence exists showing that vaccines do not cause autism.
A valuable element of the Hub is a focus on vaccination schedules—including an explainer on “Why childhood immunization schedules matter”—which describes the rationale behind the timing and spacing of recommended vaccines. The schedules are crafted based on evidence about when the immune system responds most effectively and when individuals are most vulnerable to vaccine-preventable diseases, helping to ensure maximum protection across the lifespan.
Alongside this feature on schedules, the Hub includes resources that demystify how vaccines are developed, tested for safety, and continuously monitored once in use. By centralizing this information in one trusted space, WHO aims to empower communities, support health professionals in their communications, and ultimately strengthen global vaccination efforts in the face of uncertainty. At the same time, efforts to close information gaps must be complemented with a range of other data-driven and behaviourally-informed strategies to address any hesitancy and ultimately achieve high demand and uptake of vaccination.
Readers are encouraged to explore the WHO Vaccination Information Hub and use it as a trusted reference for reliable, up-to-date vaccine information. Please share the site widely with colleagues, communities, and networks to help counter misinformation and support informed choices about vaccination. Feedback is also welcome—if there are questions, topics, or information gaps you would like to see addressed,
-----
Author: Lisa Menning, Department of Vaccines, Immunization and Biologicals, WHO
Photo: WHO / T. Vierus