Vaccinprogram
Vaccinprogram, or vaccination program, is a public health program designed to provide routine immunizations to a population. The aim is to prevent infectious diseases, reduce illness and death, and contribute to herd immunity by achieving high vaccination coverage. Programs are typically organized and funded by national or regional health authorities and may be implemented in partnership with healthcare providers, schools, and community organizations.
Core components include a defined immunization schedule listing recommended vaccines and ages, procurement and supply management,
Implementation and operations: selection of vaccines based on local disease burden, epidemiology, and international recommendations; routine
Impact and outcomes: if well implemented, vaccination programs reduce incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases, prevent deaths, and
Challenges include vaccine hesitancy, supply chain disruptions, funding constraints, access barriers in rural or underserved communities,
Governance and international context: programs are guided by national health policies and international bodies such as