The report outlines the importance of considering the Full Public Health Value (FPHV) of vaccination, emphasizing vaccination as a critical tool in preventing infectious diseases. Recent data reveal an alarming rise in preventable diseases such as measles and whooping cough (pertussis), exacerbated by declining vaccination rates.

Romania’s National Vaccination Program (NVP) provides free vaccines for children, offering protection against 11 infectious diseases considered priorities for public health. Despite this, public health reports show that Romania faces declining vaccination rates, particularly with the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, which has led to an increase in measles cases. The decline in vaccine uptake is attributed to factors such as misinformation, vaccine hesitancy, vaccine stockouts and a shortage of community health professionals, home medical services and general practitioners. Romania’s National Strategy for Vaccination (2023-2030) aims to improve vaccination coverage, sustain disease elimination, and boost public confidence in vaccination. Proposed solutions include training healthcare providers, improving communication about vaccine benefits, and addressing social factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy.