Closing Immunization Gaps with Data-Driven Outreach

The EiP report on Immunization and Vaccination Equity, developed from the December 2025 LifeCourse Prevention Summit, examines why significant inequities in vaccination uptake persist across populations and sets out concrete actions to address them. From data blind spots and structural barriers to trust, community engagement, and policy reform, the report brings together evidence and perspectives from across public health, clinical practice, social science, and civil society. Download the full report below. #VaccinationEquity #Immunization #LifeCoursePrevention #PublicHealth #ChildHealth

This #Immunization & #Vaccination #Equity report by Excellence in Pediatrics Institute synthesises a range of issues presented in expert briefings at the 2025 gathering in Paris. It offers some important implications for public health agencies. I was happy to inject some social science perspectives on #religion & how this isn't a barrier to vaccination per se but does shape under-vaccination through social organisation, authority structures & gendered networks. And importantly, 'culturally appropriate' approaches can reinforce the inequities that they seek to address (even if designed with the best of intentions). Global Health Policy Unit, Edinburgh University of Edinburgh, School of Social and Political Science

Vaccination equity is a question of system design and inequities in uptake remain predictable, patterned outcomes of how systems are built, measured, and experienced. The EiP report on Immunization and Vaccination Equity examines the evidence and sets out concrete actions to address this. Proud to share our work from the Excellence in Pediatrics Institute.

This #Immunization & #Vaccination #Equity report by Excellence in Pediatrics Institute synthesises a range of issues presented in expert briefings at the 2025 gathering in Paris. It offers some important implications for #public #health agencies. I was happy to contribute some insights on what routine #data tells us about equity and where the blind spots are. The bottom line, we need to monitor programme beyond vaccine coverage and directly measure equity looking at timeliness, non-completion and other indicators among populations we have identified as undervaccinated. Faculty of Medicine Bar-Ilan University

Sharing the new policy report from the LifeCourse Prevention Initiative on Immunization & Vaccination Equity, developed following discussions at the 10th LifeCourse Prevention Summit in Paris. https://lnkd.in/dP8h_WnN

On the occasion of 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 (𝟮𝟰–𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹), 𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, While coverage has improved, the focus must now shift towards complete schedule adherence, lifecycle immunization, and closing missed gaps. At HPHF, we promote "𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁" approaches to identify underserved populations, enable continuity of care, and ensure that no individual is left unprotected. Because effective immunization is not just about reach—it is about completion. #WorldImmunizationWeek #VaccinesWork #HealthSystems #PublicHealth #HPHF

World Immunization Week is a reminder of what’s possible when science reaches everyone. Vaccines have transformed global health—but access, representation, and trust still shape outcomes. This is where clinical research matters most. At Rasai Research, we focus on: • Engaging underrepresented communities • Building culturally competent recruitment strategies • Delivering high-quality, inclusive data that reflects real-world populations Because effective immunization doesn’t end at approval—it depends on who was included in the research. This week, we recognize the role of equitable clinical trials in strengthening public health worldwide. #WorldImmunizationWeek #ClinicalResearch #HealthEquity #Vaccines #DiversityInResearch #RasaiResearch

As World Immunization Week 2026 wraps up today, I find myself reflecting on one key question: Are we truly reaching every child? In my journey within Community Health, I have come to see routine immunization as more than a program metric. It is a direct measure of how effectively we protect our most vulnerable populations. While coverage rates may look encouraging on paper, the real gap often lies with the “last child.” This is the child in a hard-to-reach settlement or underserved community, the child whose caregiver lacks access to accurate information, or the child missed due to system-level challenges. This is where our work as health professionals becomes critical. From my experience and ongoing learning, bridging this gap requires strengthening Primary Health Care systems for consistent service delivery, expanding outreach to identify zero-dose and under-immunized children, building trust through culturally sensitive health education and responsive community engagement, and equipping frontline workers with the tools and support they need. I am particularly passionate about improving access to immunization through community-based strategies and data-informed interventions that ensure no child is overlooked. Because in the end, success in immunization is not just about numbers alone. It is about equity, access, and impact. The work continues beyond this week. And vaccines work. #WorldImmunizationWeek2026 #CommunityHealth #PublicHealth #PrimaryHealthCare #HealthEquity #VaccinesWork

What if something as simple as a visit to your neighborhood pharmacy could protect a life? As World Immunization Week comes to a close, I’m reflecting on a deeply meaningful moment: standing alongside partners in Ethiopia as we launched pharmacy-based immunization delivery (PBID) and witnessing a vision for more equitable access begin to take real shape. One line from my remarks captures what this is all about: “By enabling trained pharmacists to provide immunization services, we are expanding the reach of the health system in a practical and sustainable way.” Behind this model are real people: 🔹a mother who no longer has to travel miles for a vaccine, 🔹a young girl gaining protection against cervical cancer, 🔹a pharmacist stepping into a life-saving role within their community. This is more than a pilot. It is an accessible, sustainable, and scalable approach, rooted in community trust, while strengthening health systems and enhancing future pandemic preparedness. I’m incredibly proud of what this partnership represents and grateful to the many people who made it possible: ✅Our #PSIEthiopia communications and marketing team for exceptional planning and execution. ✅Our global communications team for amplifying the message beyond borders. ✅The media partners whose thoughtful coverage is helping build awareness and trust. 🎥Sharing a clip from ESAT TV’s coverage: Moments like this remind me why this work matters. Because access should never determine who is protected and who is left behind. 👉What would it take to make this kind of access the norm, not the exception? #TakedaGlobalCSR #WorldImmunizationWeek #VaccinesWork #PBID #Vaccines #Pharmacy #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #PrimaryHealthCare #PandemicPreparedness Yonatan Tamiru Feven Kefale Fana A. Abay Belay Gerbi Mulualem Amare Daba Ejara Yeshiwas Abera Taylor Prochnow (she/her) Atiya Mahmoud Julia Kenney

Bringing Immunization to the Point of Care — Beyond #WorldImmunizationWeek   Following World Immunization Week, the focus now turns from awareness to action. How can public health intent be translated into meaningful, real world protection?   At Clarivate, our Point of Care case studies demonstrate that immunization outcomes improve most when clinical guidance reaches healthcare professionals at the precise moment decisions are made.   Across Europe, digital messaging embedded within EHR workflows has helped to: • Identify unvaccinated patients at risk • Support HCPs with guideline-aligned insights • Deliver measurable increases in vaccination uptake   In one example, a targeted adult vaccination campaign delivered at the Point of Care in Germany resulted in a 13 percent acceleration in vaccination rates, supporting further program expansion.   The momentum generated last week remains significant, but sustained impact depends on integrating immunization into everyday clinical decision-making.   We are proud to support strategies that help ensure patients are protected when it matters most. To continue the conversation, connect with Olimpia Perulán Escanilla. #Immunization #PublicHealth #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #PointOfCare