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Harnessing the Power of Vaccines in Jordan: Steps in Introducing the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV)

This blog originally appeared on the PLOS Blogs website. Below is an excerpt. In 2015, Jordans’ National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG) recommended the introduction of four new vaccines to the National Immunization schedule, including Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV), Rotavirus, Hepatitis A and Varicella. Despite a range of difficulties, including the growing population and influx … Continued

WHO and UNICEF sound the alarm over major declines in global vaccination coverage in 2021. Learn how new Linked country dashboards can help!

Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Bolivia, Cuba, Georgia, Guyana, Honduras, Indonesia, Kiribati, Moldova, Mongolia, Nicaragua, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam

Last month, new WHO/UNICEF estimates on immunisation coverage (WUENIC) highlighted major declines in global vaccination coverage in 2021, with 25 million infants missing out on lifesaving vaccines. These dangerous decreases in coverage were the largest sustained decline in childhood vaccinations in approximately 30 years. Here’s what you need to know about the recent data. Key … Continued