Weekly epidemiological record, 2005, vol. 80, 28 (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:

- Outbreak news: Cholera, Senegal – update and Poliomyelitis, Indonesia – update

- Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety, 9–10 June 2005

-WHO web sites on infectious diseases – update

- Ports designated in application of the International Health Regulations

- International Health Regulations