
Vaccines and immunization - World Health Organization (WHO)
Dec 18, 2025 · Immunization is a global health success story, saving millions of lives every year. Vaccines reduce risks of getting a disease by working with your body’s natural defenses to build …
Vaccines and immunization: What is vaccination?
Oct 22, 2025 · Vaccination is a simple, safe, and effective way of protecting you against harmful diseases, before you come into contact with them. It uses your body’s natural defenses to build …
Immunization
Dec 5, 2019 · Immunization currently prevents 4-5 million deaths every year Immunization prevents deaths every year in all age groups from diseases like diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping …
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunization products
Dec 19, 2025 · Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that causes symptoms similar to the common cold, including a runny nose, cough and fever. RSV can cause more severe …
Global childhood vaccination coverage holds steady, yet over 14 …
Jul 15, 2025 · In 2024, 89% of infants globally – about 115 million – received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP)-containing vaccine, and 85% – roughly 109 million – …
Immunization coverage - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jul 15, 2025 · Fact sheet from WHO on immunization coverage: provides key facts and information about recommended vaccines, key challenges and WHO response.
10 facts on immunization - World Health Organization (WHO)
Immunization prevents deaths every year in all age groups from diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), and measles. It is one of the most successful and cost-effective public health interventions. …
Table 1 Summary of WHO Position Papers - Recommendations for …
Dec 1, 2025 · Table 1 summarizes recommended routine immunizations for all age groups - children, adolescents, and adults. As such, it provides an overview of vaccine recommendations across the …
Vaccines and immunization - World Health Organization (WHO)
Sep 30, 2022 · Vaccines are available to prevent more than 20 life-threatening diseases, helping people live longer, healthier lives. They reduce risks of getting a disease by working with your body’s natural …
Explainers - World Health Organization (WHO)
Feb 25, 2025 · Vaccine explainers "Vaccines Explained" is a series of illustrated articles that describe how vaccines work, how they’re developed and distributed and how their safety is carefully …