Leveraging Vaccines to Reduce Antibiotic Use and Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance: a WHO Action Framework

Abstract

The growing burden of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) microbes constitutes a significant global threat. Vaccines are effective tools to prevent infections could help to control and prevent AMR. In this Viewpoint we present an Action Framework for vaccines to contribute fully, sustainably and equitably to the prevention and control of AMR by preventing infections and reducing antimicrobial use. The document identifies a series of priority actions in three areas: expanding the use of licensed vaccines to maximize impact on AMR, developing new vaccines that contribute to the prevention and control of AMR, and expanding and sharing knowledge about the impact of vaccines on AMR. The objective of this document is to support an alignment of activities among international vaccine and AMR partners, and structure and articulate key priority actions.

Keywords: AMR; Vaccines; WHO.