Vaccination in Humanitarian Emergencies: Implementation Guide

World Health Organization. 07/2017 This 80-page guide outlines the essential steps to consider when implementing a vaccination intervention in the context of a humanitarian emergency. It is applicable for acute and protracted emergency situations, including at the onset of the emergency situation, in the midst of an emergency, as well as in the pre-emptive or post-emergency/stabilization phases. It identifies the suitable vaccination delivery strategies in different types of emergencies to increase access to the most vulnerable populations and maintain equitable access to vaccinations. (PDF)

Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - February 7, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: The U.S. National Library of Medicine Source Type: news