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Session: Immunization Programs in Developing Countries
4217.0: Tuesday, November 9, 2004: 2:30 PM-4:00 PM
Oral
Immunization Programs in Developing Countries
This session considers immunization financing and sustainability factors. Different factors influencing immunization costs and effectiveness are presented with examples from several countries. Strategic thinking about immunization programs is highlighted through benchmarking performance and best practices presentations.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the session, participants will be able to (1) describe immunization best practices, and (2) discuss factors related to immunization costs.
Moderator(s):Patricia A. Taylor, MPH
2:30 PMIntroductory Remarks
2:35 PMWhat Does It Cost to Increase Immunization Coverage?: Evidence from India  [ Recorded presentation ]
Logan E. Brenzel, PhD
2:50 PMVaccination Effectiveness during Two Measles Outbreaks in Rural China: Implications for Outbreak Control Strategies in Developing Countries  [ Recorded presentation ]
Ying Guo, Yi Wang, Qing-Tang Li
3:05 PMBenchmarking immunization performance in Africa
Joseph F. Naimoli, ScD, Shilpa Challa
3:20 PMBest Practices in Financial Sustainability Plans for Immunization Programs  [ Recorded presentation ]
Marty Makinen, PhD
3:35 PMDiscussion
See individual abstracts for presenting author's disclosure statement and author's information.
Organized by:International Health
Endorsed by:Health Administration
CE Credits:CME, Health Education (CHES), Nursing

The 132nd Annual Meeting (November 6-10, 2004) of APHA