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Immunisations and vaccinations

Last updated on 12 February 2008

Immunisation in Papua New Guinea (CDROM)

This training CD-ROM on the Expanded Program of Immunisation (EPI) is designed to help staff in health centres and sub-centres to play their part in the immunisation program in Papua New Guinea. (IDSS: 2005) More info >>

Management systems response to improving immunisation coverage: a case study from Cambodia

This paper describes and assesses the management strategies undertaken by the National Immunisation Plan (NIP) in Cambodia to improve immunisation coverage. (Rural and Remote Health: 2004) More info >>

The Australian Immunisation Handbook

This handbook is to give Australian immunisation providers clear guidance about vaccination practice, as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). (Department of Health and Ageing: 2003) More info >>

Strengthening immunisation programs: the communication component

This report provides an overview of immunisation communication and describes how to maximize its contribution to immunisation programs in developing countries. A case study from Madagascar is also given. (The Basic Support for Institutionalising Child Survival (BASICS) Project: 2004) More info >>

The case for childhood immunisation

This paper examines the benefits to long-term health and social sustainability through undertaking through immunization programs in developing countries. (Children's Vaccine Program: 2002) More info >>

Immunisation essentials: a practical field guide

This guide provides a range of comprehensive technical and operational information for immunisation program managers at national and sub-national levels in developing countries. (USAID: 2003) More info >>

Developments in immunisation planning in Cambodia: rethinking the culture of national program planning

This article reviews the recent changes to immunisation planning approaches in Cambodia, and the implications for improving immunisation coverage. (Rural and Remote Health: 2007) More info >>

Progress for children: a report card on immunization

'Progress for Children' reports on global immunisation efforts toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). (UNICEF: Sept 2005) More info >>

Communication for immunisation campaigns for maternal & neonatal tetanus elimination

This guide describes how to design and carry out a social mobilisation programme to create demand and increase participation during immunisation campaigns and routine immunisations. (Healthy Newborns Partnership: 2006) More info >>

The Vaccine Page

This website provides access to up-to-the-minute news about vaccines and a database of vaccine resources on the internet. (The Vaccine Page) More info >>


 

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