Weekly epidemiological record, 2003, vol. 78, 32 (full issue)

Overview

The Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety (GACVS) was established in 1999 by WHO to respond promptly, efficiently, independently (of WHO), and with scientific rigor to vaccine safety issues of potential global importance. 

The Committee meets twice a year on a regular basis.

Contents of this report include: 

- Fourth meeting of the Steering Committee on Immunization Safety Conclusions and recommendations

- Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety, 11–12 June 2003

- Update on actions taken following the isolation of MEF-1 reference poliovirus associated with acute flaccid paralysis cases in India in late 2002 and early 2003