Clinical Trials Arena April 24, 2024
According to GlobalData, there are currently 507 prophylactic vaccines in late-stage development for a wide range of infectious diseases.
World Immunization Week occurs annually during the last week of April. The campaign aims to highlight the collective action needed and to promote the use of vaccines in all age groups to prevent disease and protect life. The ultimate goal is to raise awareness of the importance of immunisation amongst the public, thereby increasing vaccination rates and reducing the number of vaccine-preventable illnesses and deaths.
Vaccinations have heavily reduced the burden of disease in society; the eradication of smallpox, as well as the vast reduction in polio cases, exemplifies the effectiveness of this strategy. Promoting immunisation, improving vaccination schedules, and developing...