IFAA – Immunisation for all ages

IFAA – Immunisation for all ages

Initiative Overview

The goal of the Immunisation for All Ages initiative is to accelerate and advance policies that advocate for life-course vaccination by communicating the broader societal value of vaccination for all stages of life at a global and local level, such that policymakers, NGOs, governments, healthcare providers (HCPs) and citizens will support policies that prioritize vaccinations. The mission of IFAA is to expand and improve public awareness and policies that advocate for life course vaccination by learning from and building upon good practices and championing initiatives that will protect lives at all stages around the world. The IFAA is supported by Pfizer.

Steering Committee

The Immunisation for All Ages Steering Committee is responsible for guiding the direction and activities for the initiative with two overarching objectives:

  • Identify where the Immunisation for All Ages network is uniquely positioned to address the current challenges, expand awareness, acceptance and access to life-course vaccination advocacy, as well as conduct strategic action planning using insights of the evolving global landscape for life course vaccination;
  • Provide guidance and advice on leveraging annual summits to advance the collective strategic vision and lead initiatives that will be supported by a working group of other Immunisation for All Ages initiative participants or members.

Current Steering Committee members include:

  • Dr. Jane Barratt, Global Advisor, International Federation of Ageing (IFA)
  • Prof. Michael Moore AM PhD, Chair, Immunization Task Force, World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA)
  • Gonçalo Sousa Pinto, Lead for Practice Transformation, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
  • David Sinclair, Chief Executive, International Longevity Centre (ILC-UK)
  • Dr. Stefania Maggi, President, European Interdisciplinary Council on Ageing
  • Prof. Charles Feldman, Professor of Pulmonology, University of Witwatersrand

IFAA Advocacy resources

Click on the following links to access disease-specific advocacy resources. These relevant data and references build the case for increased investment and action to improve vaccination coverage against these diseases.

Influenza infographic COVID-19 infographic Pneumococcal disease infographic
Influenza Infographic Covid-19 Infographic Pneumococcal Infographic
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infographic Infographic on the importance of immunisation for all ages
RSV Infographic Immunisation for all ages Infographic