World Congress on

Virology and Infectious Diseases

THEME: "Global Frontlines: Advancing the Science of Infectious Disease Control"

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Vaccines and Vaccination

  • Vaccines protect against infectious diseases by stimulating the immune system.
  • Types include inactivated vaccines (e.g., polio), live attenuated vaccines (e.g., MMR), and mRNA vaccines (e.g., Pfizer-BioNTech for COVID-19).
  • Vaccination prevents diseases, reduces severity, and can lead to herd immunity.
  • Vaccines have saved millions, controlling or eradicating diseases like smallpox and polio.
  • They reduce healthcare costs, improve productivity, and prevent outbreaks.
  • Challenges include vaccine hesitancy, equitable distribution, and adapting to evolving pathogens.
  • Global vaccination efforts are essential for improving health and preventing the resurgence of diseases.