Childhood immunization
Two million lives are saved each year through immunization. However, 26 million children still go without basic immunization, leaving them susceptible to life-threatening illness and permanent disability. Immunizing children against vaccine-preventable diseases is an important factor in saving lives, increasing productivity, and alleviating poverty.
PATH is working to provide lifesaving vaccines for children worldwide in order to give every child the chance for a healthy life. Visit PATH's website to learn more about PATH's work in childhood immunization.
View resources on childhood immunization
Key resources
Childhood Immunization Support Program
A website from the American Academy of Pediatrics containing resources on childhood immunization for parents and health care workers, including information on diseases, vaccines, vaccination schedules, and the history of vaccines.
Vaccine Information Statements
Brochures from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on vaccines commonly given to children in the United States.
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
A web page from the US CDC with resources and links to information about various immunization-related issues that may be of concern to parents.
Progress for Children: A Report Card on Immunization (2005)
A United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) report about global immunization progress and challenges, including regional evaluations.
Featured PATH resources
The Case for Childhood Immunization (2002)
A paper that documents the many benefits of fully immunizing children as learned through PATH’s Children’s Vaccine Program.
Childhood Immunization: What You Need to Know (2004)
A handbook for parents and health care workers about diseases and vaccines, including extensive questions and answers and charts comparing disease risk versus vaccine risk.
