Routine Immunization: Anything but Routine

Routine immunization – the process of vaccinating with potent vaccines, given safely and efficiently in a timely manner before exposure to disease and using all vaccines in the national vaccination schedule – is a workhorse in need of greater investment. A robust routine immunization program, functioning as an integral part of the health system, serves as the essential platform to achieve and sustain our ambitious global goals.JSI/MCSP, 2016