Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
1998
Challenges in Vaccine Development
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Author Information
Author(s): Alison C. Mawle
Primary Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Conclusion
Vaccine development faces numerous challenges, including resource limitations and the need for effective public policy.
Supporting Evidence
- Vaccine development is an iterative process affected by various external factors.
- Influenza vaccines need to be updated yearly due to changing strains.
- The African meningitis belt experiences periodic epidemics affecting 1% of the population.
- Limited-use vaccines are important for biological threats but face unique challenges.
Takeaway
Making vaccines is hard because scientists have to figure out how to protect people from diseases, and there are many problems to solve along the way.
Limitations
Limited-use vaccines face challenges like inadequate efficacy testing and high production costs.
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