Role of National Immunization Technical Advisory Group on improvement of immunization programmes in the Islamic Republic of Iran

Seyed Mohsen Zahraei; Alireza Marandi; Bijan Sadrizadeh; Mehdi Mohammad Gouya; Parviz Rezaei; Parviz Vazirian; Fatheme Yaghini

doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2010.02.030

Role of National Immunization Technical Advisory Group on improvement of immunization programmes in the Islamic Republic of Iran

Vaccine. 2010 Apr 19:28 Suppl 1:A35-8. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2010.02.030.

Authors

Seyed Mohsen Zahraei¹, Alireza Marandi, Bijan Sadrizadeh, Mehdi Mohammad Gouya, Parviz Rezaei, Parviz Vazirian, Fatheme Yaghini

Affiliation

¹ Center for Communicable Diseases Control, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran. [email protected]

PMID: 20412994
DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2010.02.030

Abstract

The National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG) was established in Iran in 1982 and has made many important technical recommendations (e.g., regarding polio eradication, introduction of new vaccines, organizing special studies) that have contributed to a dramatic decline in vaccine preventable disease burden. The NITAG consists of experts from the Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME), vaccine manufacturers, and medical universities with national Expanded Program of Immunization (EPI) staff serving as the secretariat. It is not completely independent from MOHME or EPI. It meets on a quarterly basis, and publishes national guidelines and immunization schedules that are updated regularly. Although primarily an advisory body, representation from MOHME members, including the EPI manager, ensures almost universal implementation of NITAG recommendations.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Advisory Committees / organization & administration*
Conflict of Interest
Decision Making*
Health Planning Guidelines
Health Policy*
Immunization Programs / standards*
Immunization Schedule
Information Dissemination
Iran