Weekly epidemiological record, 2015, vol. 90, 34 (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: 

- Addendum to report of the Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety (GACVS), 10–11 June 2015

- Progress towards poliomyelitis eradication in Nigeria, January 2014–July 2015

- Monthly report on dracunculiasis cases, January-June 2015