This course will help you:
- In assessing whether the introduction of pneumococcal vaccine into the immunization program is cost-effective and feasible; - In designing and implementing a vaccine introduction plan when the evidence supports the introduction; - In monitoring the implementation and evaluating the impact after introducing the vaccine.

- Recognize the main types of pneumococcal vaccines; - Understand the ways in which the PCV-7 vaccine prevents pneumococcal infections; - Estimate the potential impact of pneumococcal vaccine introduction in your country.