Immunization Essentials: A Practical Field Guide

Originally published in October 2003, Immunization Essentials: A Practical Field Guide has been produced and funded by the Office of Health, Infectious Diseases, and Nutrition (HIDN) in USAID's Bureau for Global Health. Like its predecessor, EPI Essentials (1988), 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.

The intention of Immunization Essentials is to provide information that is practical as well as technically and operationally sound. It is available on this site in English (PDF or CD-ROM; hardcopy currently unavailable), French (PDF, CD-ROM, and hardcopy), as well as Spanish (PDF only). Use the links below to download the PDF versions or order a hardcopy online.

• English [PDF, 3.7MB] or order CD-ROM online
• French [PDF, 4.9MB] or order online
• Spanish [PDF, 3.7MB]

While the impact of immunization on childhood morbidity and mortality has been great, its full potential has yet to be reached. Millions of children still die from vaccine-preventable diseases each year. It is our fervent hope that this manual will assist those responsible for immunization programs to meet this challenge.

Please send any feedback or questions to Linda Banda at lbanda@usaid.gov.

Related Links

• Read more about USAID's immunization programs
• Routine Immunization to Protect Against Pneumonia and Meningitis Can Save Hundreds of Thousands of Lives - 06/27/07 [PDF, 112KB]
  A new study funded by USAID and other partners shows Hib vaccine protects children from significant burden of life-threatening pneumonia and meningitis.