Course Title

Immunization and vaccination

Course Number

7710262

Instructor Name

Reem Sawafta

Contact Information

[email protected]

Semester(s) and academic year(s)

First Semester 2023
First Semester 2022

Compulsory / Elective

Compulsory

The main aim of this course is to introduce student to immunization theory and to its use in the prevention of communicable diseases and the comparison of the different strategies in the world related to this issue and the consequences of their application in the prevention and control of infectious diseases and control of use or abuse of antibiotics. Immunization is a proven tool for controlling and eliminating life-threatening infectious diseases and is estimated to avert between 2 and 3 million deaths each year. It is one of the most cost-effective health investments, with proven strategies that make it accessible to even the most hard-to-reach and vulnerable populations. It has clearly defined target groups and it can be delivered effectively through outreach activities according to WHO.

• Development of understanding of immunization principals and uses and advocacy for their implementation in the Palestinian community and health services.

1. WHO. Product information sheets :Expanded programme on immunization
2. CDC. Vaccine Recommendations and Guidelines of the ACIP. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/acip-recs/general-recs/administration.html
3. American College of Physicians. Guide for adult immunization.2^nd edition
4. Red  book