Vaccination Week in the Americas, which takes place each year in April throughout the Western Hemisphere, is an initiative of the countries of the Americas and the Caribbean to revitalize the political commitment to vaccination and promote a culture of prevention. In 2008 VWA is celebrating its 6th anniversary. Since its inception, Vaccination Week in the Americas has immunized almost 200 million individuals.

Slide Shows

Launch of Vaccination Week 2008 at the U.S./Mexico border

A photo collection from the ceremony at the border of El Paso and Ciudad Juarez, with the presence of PAHO Director Dr. Mirta Roses and authorities from the United States and Mexico.

Power Point Presentation

Launch of Vaccination Week 2008 at the border of Costa Rica and Panama

Photographic coverage of the launch of Vaccination week in the Americas on the border of Panama and Costa Rica - Costa Rica and Nicaragua and Nicaragua and Honduras.

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Windows Media version

Photographs

 

Launch of VW08 at the border of Costa Rica and Panama

 

Launch of VW08 at the U.S./Mexico border

 

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