John W. Fitzsimmons

Mr. Fitzsimmons’ public health career in vaccine preventable diseases includes service through PAHO/WHO (1981-94, 2001-07 and 2016 to present) through SEARO/WHO in New Delhi (1997-2001) and through CDC in Atlanta (2007-16). In a variety of technical, operational, and vaccine supply chain positions he supported achievements by national immunization programs for regional and global public health goals including polio eradication, measles and rubella elimination, and the introductions of new vaccines. Mr. Fitzsimmons holds a master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and his published work focuses on the sustainability of national immunization programs and vaccine supply chains