2009 Immunization Week in the Americas Poster

Vaccination Week in the Americas is an unparalleled effort led by the member countries of the Pan American Health Organization to vaccinate  millions  of people. In 2009, the seventh Vaccination Week in the Americas will happen between the 25th of April and May 2nd. This year, Vaccination Week will emphasize vaccination of the whole family, and the immunization of health workers.

2010 Immunization Week in the Americas Poster

Since its inception in 2003, more than 288 million individuals across the age spectrum have been vaccinated as a result of the initiative. Multiple social communication campaigns have also been conducted under the framework of VWA, promoting vaccination to the public as an important preventative health measure.