<h1 class="ql-align-center">Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE)</h1> <h2>Context:</h2> <ul><li>The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended for third dose of immunocompromised, following a four-day meeting of the “Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization”.&nbsp;</li></ul><h2> </h2><h2>About:</h2> <ul><li>It was established by the World Health Organization in 1999 to provide guidance on the work of WHO.</li></ul> <ul><li>SAGE is the principal advisory group to WHO for vaccines and immunization.</li></ul> <ul><li class="ql-indent-1">It is charged with advising WHO on overall global policies and strategies, ranging from vaccines and technology, research and development, to delivery of immunization and its linkages with other health interventions.</li></ul> <ul><li>SAGE is concerned not just with childhood vaccines and immunization, but all vaccine-preventable diseases.</li></ul> <ul><li>SAGE meets at least twice a year, with working groups established for a detailed review of specific topics prior to discussion by the full group.</li></ul>