Conclusions from the Conference "50 Years of the Spanish life-span immunization schedule: Past, Present, and Future"

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Abstract

The conference 50 Years of the Common Vaccination Schedule: Past, Present and Future, held at the Spanish Ministry of Health on June 12th 2025, fostered a rich discussion on the achievements of vaccination over the past half-century and the challenges that lie ahead in the coming decades. This article aims to provide context for the event, summarize the presentations of each speaker and compile the key ideas and conclusions highlighted by participants as most relevant. Among the main conclusions were the significant impact of the vaccination schedule on controlling infectious diseases in Spain, the need for international coordination, the importance of robust epidemiological surveillance and information systems, the key role of the Technical Committee on Vaccination Program and Registry, the necessity of adopting new approaches to sustain vaccine confidence and coverage, the influence of a strong culture of adult vaccination among healthcare professionals, the importance of investing in evaluation studies and the need to adapt the schedule to incorporate newly approved vaccines in the future.