European Immunization Week (EIW) promotes the core message that immunization is vital to prevent
diseases and protect life. The slogan – Prevent. Protect. Immunize. – carries this message across the Region.
EIW 2018 will be celebrated on 23–29 April 2018.

Region-wide initiative
The goal of EIW is to increase vaccination coverage by raising awareness of the importance of immunization among parents and caregivers, health care professionals, policy and decision-makers, and the media. WHO/Europe leads and coordinates EIW, and all Member States in the WHO European Region are invited to take part. Regional and national partners, including the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), support implementation. EIW also benefits from high-level support at the national level, including ministers, ambassadors and other distinguished supporters. At the regional level, the initiative has the support of WHO/Europe’s Patron, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark. EIW is organized in conjunction with other WHO regional initiatives and World Immunization Week.
Immunize Europe Forum An online forum where all stakeholders and other interested parties can share information on country activities and interact
Patron: Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of DenmarkMore about the Princess’ involvement in EIW