Agenda1. Opening remarks: Pilar Ramon-Pardo, AMR Special Program & Comprehensive Immunization Program, PAHO2. The role of vaccines in reducing AMR: Mateusz Hasso-Agopsowicz, Technical Officer, WHO2. Regional overview of vaccine introduction, vaccination coverage and epidemiological surveillance: Alvaro Whittembury, Comprehensive Immunization Program, PAHO3. Potential of ReLAVRA+ network to measure the impact of vaccines on AMR in the region: TBC. 4. Vaccines as tools to reduce AMR: the perspective of the USA: Shelley Magill, US-CDC5. Q&A A short, moderated discussion will follow each presentation.Interpretation will be available in Spanish.Register here
When: 6 Dec. 2023, 13:00–14:00 CET, The World Health Organization (WHO) encourages all countries to implement seasonal influenza prevention and control policies and programmes to protect the vulnerable. Seasonal influenza prevention and control programmes include use of public health and social measures, vaccines, and antivirals. This webinar will 1) provide an overview of WHO resources available to support countries in developing/strengthening their programmes and 2) highlight examples of national and regional good practices for seasonal influenza prevention and control.