Weekly epidemiological record, 2008, vol. 83, 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:

- Joint WHO-CDC conference on laboratory quality systems, Lyon, April 2008 – joint statement and recommendations

- Meeting of Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety, 18–19 June 2008