European Immunization Week 2024

21–27 April 2024

The WHO European Region celebrates European Immunization Week (EIW) to promote awareness of the importance of immunization in preventing diseases and protecting life. This year's EIW holds special significance as it coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI). Commemorating this milestone, the campaign will celebrate the remarkable achievements of the EPI over the past 5 decades in protecting multiple generations from serious vaccine-preventable illnesses. It will also emphasize the urgent need to achieve high and equitable vaccination coverage in every community to prevent outbreaks of these diseases now and in the future.

Building upon recent and established partnerships, this year's activities will further leverage collaborative initiatives with young professionals and youth organizations dedicated to promoting immunization.