The Future Of Routine Immunization In The Developing World: Challenges And Opportunities

Vaccine costs in the developing world have grown from, US$ 1/child in 2001 to about $ 21 for boys and $ 35 for girls in 2014, as more and costlier vaccines are being introduced into national immunization programs. To address these and other challenges, additional efforts are needed to strengthen 8 critical components of routine immunization: (1) policy, standards, and guidelines; (2) governance, organization, and management; (3) human resources; (4) vaccine, cold chain, and logistics management; (5) service delivery; (6) communication and community partnerships; (7) data generation and use; and (8) sustainable financing.