The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, European Commission Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety, and WHO/Europe will bring together experts to discuss the impact of vaccination across generations, share recent data on vaccination coverage and highlight country experiences demonstrating successful strategies to improve vaccination uptake.
Background
Under the theme “For every generation, vaccines work”, European Immunization Week (19–25 April 2026) highlights how vaccines have protected families and communities across generations and will continue to safeguard those to come.
Vaccination remains one of the most effective public health interventions, protecting individuals and communities from infectious diseases such as measles, diphtheria, pertussis and poliomyelitis. Over decades, immunization programmes have saved 150 million lives and contributed significantly to improvements in child survival and population health.
In addition to preventing infectious diseases, vaccines can also prevent certain cancers caused by infections, such as those associated with human papillomavirus and hepatitis B virus, offering long-term health benefits across generations.
Objectives
The webinar will:
- highlight the long-term impact of vaccination in protecting individuals and communities across generations;
- present recent data and insights on vaccination coverage and trends in Europe, including for vaccines preventing infectious diseases and cancers;
- showcase country experiences demonstrating effective strategies to improve vaccination uptake in different populations;
- strengthen understanding of vaccine safety, effectiveness and monitoring systems that support public confidence in immunization; and
- highlight the role of health-care professionals in communicating with patients and families and supporting informed vaccination decisions.
Target audience
The webinar will be held for:
- epidemiologists and vaccination programme managers overseeing immunization campaigns;
- health-care professionals (physicians, nurses and pharmacists);
- professional associations; and
- public health professionals and researchers involved in vaccine policy and implementation.
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