Victims of our own success: will immunization remain the paradigm of effective prevention? Grantmakers In Health.

Abstract

As part of its continuing mission to serve trustees and staff of health foundations and corporate giving programs, Grantmakers In Health (GIH) convened a select group of grantmakers and national experts who have made a major commitment to childhood immunization. The roundtable explored various factors influencing public acceptance of childhood immunization, with discussions ultimately centering on the importance of ensuring and conveying accurate information to the public and policymakers. Current and potential roles for health philanthropy were also discussed. This report brings together key points from the day's discussion with factual information on childhood immunization drawn from a background paper prepared for the meeting. When available, recent findings, facts, and figures have been incorporated.