Challenges of global vaccination policy

: Globally 34 million children are born that do not receive the basic vaccines. Three million of them die of diseases, for which an effective vaccine exists. An effective vaccination program demands clear-cut objectives, righteous decision-making and an effective financing system. A vaccination program should strive for wide coverage globally, be credible in the citizens' view and flexible in situations of crisis. If the renewal plans for vaccination programs are actualized, 24 to 26 million unnecessary deaths can be prevented by the end of the decade.