A Call to Action for Vaccine Code Experts

The world is changing fast, and public health must change with it. At the heart of every successful vaccination effort is something that often goes unnoticed—how we record and share immunization data. Without a solid infrastructure for vaccine coding, records become unreliable, systems don’t communicate, and communities are left vulnerable.

That’s why we’re gathering in Bordeaux on May 9, 2025, for the International Summit on Vaccine Coding & Standards—a grassroots effort to bring together vaccine code experts and the people who support them. This isn’t just a technical challenge; it’s a public health movement.

Public health professionals around the world are struggling to keep immunization records accurate and usable across borders. The push for digital health records is accelerating, but without standards, our progress is fragmented. We need a unified, international effort to ensure that when a vaccine is given, it is properly recorded—anywhere, for anyone.

This is for vaccine code experts and for those who rely on them—whether you work in immunization registries, digital health, public health, or vaccine manufacturing. If you’ve ever struggled to interpret a foreign vaccine record, had trouble ensuring interoperability between systems, or wanted to improve how vaccine data flows across health networks, you belong in this conversation.

1. Attend the Summit. Join us in Bordeaux for a focused, high-impact discussion on the future of vaccine coding.

2. Register Your Interest—Even If You Can’t Attend. We know travel isn’t always possible. But if this work matters to you, let us know. Your input will help shape the effort beyond the meeting itself.

3. Spread the Word. Connect with colleagues who care about vaccine coding. The more voices we bring together, the stronger our network becomes.

This is the time for us to work together. We need to build this infrastructure now, so it will be there when we need it most. Join us in shaping the future of vaccine coding—because better records mean stronger public health.