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World Immunization Week 2020

Immunization and COVID-19

In the lead up to this year’s World Immunization Week, countries across the globe are in the throes of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. WHO has released new guidance to help countries protect critical immunization services during the COVID-19 pandemic, so that ground is not lost in the fight against vaccine-preventable diseases.

Guiding principles for immunization activities during COVID-19

#VaccinesWork for All

The aim of World Immunization Week is to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease. The week takes place from 24-30 April. Every year, millions of lives are saved thanks to immunization and it is recognized widely as one of the most successful and cost effective health interventions. However, nearly 20 million children are still unvaccinated and under-vaccinated worldwide.

With the theme #VaccinesWork for All, the campaign focuses on how vaccines as well as the people who develop, deliver and receive them are vaccine champions by working to protect the health of everyone, everywhere.


How do vaccine work?

Why should I get vaccinated?