Immunization: vital progress, unfinished agenda

Peter Piot (), Heidi J. Larson, Katherine L. O’Brien, John N’kengasong, Edmond Ng, Samba Sow and Beate Kampmann
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Peter Piot: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Heidi J. Larson: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Katherine L. O’Brien: World Health Organization
John N’kengasong: Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
Edmond Ng: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Samba Sow: Center for Vaccine Development
Beate Kampmann: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Nature, 2019, vol. 575, issue 7781, 119-129

Abstract: Abstract Vaccination against infectious diseases has changed the future of the human species, saving millions of lives every year, both children and adults, and providing major benefits to society as a whole. Here we show, however, that national and sub-national coverage of vaccination varies greatly and major unmet needs persist. Although scientific progress opens exciting perspectives in terms of new vaccines, the pathway from discovery to sustainable implementation can be long and difficult, from the financing, development and licensing to programme implementation and public acceptance. Immunization is one of the best investments in health and should remain a priority for research, industry, public health and society.

Date: 2019
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