Cold chain and logistics refer to the system of people, policies, procedures, vehicles, fuel, equipment, and technologies that work together to make sure that vaccines given to people are safe and effective. Because most vaccines have specific temperature requirements, an effective cold chain and logistics management system prevents both excessive heat and cold from damaging the vaccines from the time …
Issue 9: Working with Communities to Strengthen Immunization
This issue of SnapShots describes some practical ways to build alliances between communities and health services to improve immunization coverage.
The Reaching Every District Strategy
“Reaching Every District” (RED) is the name given to a strategy of district capacity building to address common obstacles to increasing immunization coverage, with a focus on planning and monitoring. For more information, click here.
Immunization Essentials: A Practical Field Guide
This manual has been written for immunization program managers at national and sub-national levels in developing countries and for people who support these managers, particularly field staff of donor agencies. Our intention is to provide information that is practical as well as technically and operationally sound. (Available in English, French and Spanish.)
Training for mid-level managers (MLM) 2: Partnering with communities
This new series of modules on immunization training for mid-level managers replaces the version published in 1991. As there have been many changes in immunization since that time, these modules have been designed to provide immunization managers with up-to-date technical information and explain how to recognize management and technical problems and to take corrective action and how to make the …
GAVI’S FUTURE Steps to Build Strategic Leadership, Financial Sustainability, and Better Partnerships
This report outlines how GAVI will use newly aquired money to finance a new immunization strategy as well as build stronger partnerships, leadership and sustainability.
Immunization Mid-term Summary Sheet
A mid-term summary sheet of MCHIP’s immunization vision.
Communication Framework for New Vaccines and Child Survival
This document offers a framework for developing an evidence-based communication plan for introducing new vaccines. Communication for immunization can also be used to promote complementary “healthy actions” such as handwashing, early and exclusive breastfeeding, and timely care seeking. This document is a continuing work-in-progress, with feedback being solicited via this weblink. The web version of the Communication Framework can be …
Landscape Analysis Synopsis: An Initial Investigation of the Drivers of Routine Immunization System Performance in Africa
This landscape analysis represents the first step of the ARISE project in exploring the drivers of routine immunization (RI) system performance in sub-Saharan Africa. It reports on a systematic examination of written documentation of RI performance and existing performance data, and it summarizes interviews with implementers and technical and development partners to improve understanding of the drivers of system performance.
Immunization Ready Reference for Health Workers
A Government of India reference guide for health workers on immunization.