Weekly epidemiological record, 2004, vol. 79, 29 (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:

- Avian influenza – Current evaluation of risks to humans from H5N1 following recent reports

- Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety, 10–11 June 2004

- Influenza

- Corrigendum

- International Health Regulations