Weekly releases (1997–2007) - Volume 10, Issue 2, 13 January 2005

A recent study in Finland concluded that two vaccine doses in early infancy, followed by a late booster, are efficacious in protecting children from Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) infection, and will practically eliminate Hib meningitis

The World Health Organization (WHO) Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety was established in 1999 to respond promptly, efficiently, and with scientific rigour to vaccine safety issues of potential global importance. In 2003, GACVS launched the Vaccine Safety Net project.