​Vaccines are one of the most effective health interventions ever developed. Immunization is a safe and effective way to protect people against several diseases. The risks of these diseases are far greater than the risk of immunization. Immunization coverage remains a matter of concern as long as people are not protected against sometimes fatal complications of infectious diseases.
Good vaccination programmes and well-trained health professionals make a difference! However, vaccinology is a poorly addressed issue during training of future health care workers, leaving many without the necessary skills and knowledge on communication about vaccines and how to administer them. Because immunization is a responsibility of all health care workers, our program is of interest to all medical, nursing or midwifery students and postgraduates.
- During 5 course days, lectures are organised on different vaccinology-related topics
The Summer School aims to offer an additional course to the current curricula of undergraduate and postgraduate students in (para)medical sciences. Priority for participation is offered to students of the WHO-European region. Participants will be admitted according to the date of registration and ensuring a balance in terms of regions and gender. Acceptance and payment methods will be notified by the Summer School secretariat and registration will be confirmed after we received your payment of the programme fee.
Learning outcomes
- Knowledge on the basic principles of vaccine-related immunology, epidemiology and the distribution of infectious diseases.
- Knowledge on the types, composition and development of different vaccines.
- Knowledge on vaccine preventable diseases, their prevalence and short- and longterm complications.
- Practical knowledge on vaccination techniques, vaccination storage and reconstitution methods, and what to do with vaccine-related complications.
- Knowledge on the aim of vaccinations and the rationale in difference between national and international vaccination schedules.
- The ability to answer questions regarding vaccine controverse.
