Pneumococcal Vaccines

• Author : George R. Siber,Keith P. Klugman,P. Helena Mäkelä
• Publisher : Amer Society for Microbiology
• Release : 15 August 2022

This book explains how to monitor and measure the effects of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine introduction. It summarizes the most current information on pneumococcal conjugate vaccines. It discusses the world-wide potential of the vaccines; details the impact of vaccination on childhood respiratory disease, including antibiotic resistance; makes clear the biology of the pneumococcus in relation to disease; and, explains the dynamics of a successful vaccine launch.

• Author : Anonim
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 15 August 1985

• Author : Rimas Orentas,James W. Hodge,Bryon D. Johnson
• Publisher : Wiley-Liss
• Release : 15 August 2022

Cancer vaccine development has changed from a small-scale academic enterprise in to an applied science requiring a large clinical research infrastructure. In this book, a team of expert contributors take a focused look at the hot emerging area of cancer vaccines and tumor immunity. Cancer Vaccines and Tumor Immunity serves a unique role in that it presents as a continuum the basic science discoveries that have moved forward into clinical trials. It is a one-stop, concise reference for all those

• Author : Stanley A. Plotkin,Walter A. Orenstein,Paul A. Offit
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release : 15 August 2022

Completely revised and updated, this respected reference offers comprehensive and current coverage of every aspect of vaccination--from development to use in reducing disease. It also includes access to a companion Web site for more coverage.

• Author : Anonim
• Publisher : S Karger Ag
• Release : 15 August 1995

Live vaccines have long been recognized as being better able to stimulate protective immune responses than inactivated vaccine preparations. There has been renewed interest in their development because of the introduction of recombinant DNA technology and increasing knowledge about bacterial and viral pathogenicity. This volume deals with the efficacy and safety of both viral and bacterial live vaccines with an emphasis of non-target effects in other individuals or species. The authoritative reviews provide detailed information on a wide range of

• Author : Paul A. Offit,Louis M. Bell
• Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
• Release : 15 April 2003

Addresses many of the commonly asked questions and concerns parents have about various vaccines while delving into the history of vaccines in connection to the diseases that can be controlled by them.

• Author : Pan American Health Organization,Ciro A. de Quadros
• Publisher : Pan American Health Org
• Release : 15 August 2022

This publication contains a number of papers which consider the public health role of vaccines in improving the health of the world's populations, and looks at the challenges of using immunisation to combat emerging and re-emerging diseases. Issues discussed include the innovative use of vaccines against diseases such as meningococcal infection in Africa, Haemophilus influenza type b, varicella, and hepatitis, efforts to develop a new generation of vaccines against cholera and typhoid, shigella and Helicobacter pylori, as well as developments

• Author : Branimir Gušić
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 15 August 1971

• Author : Samia Metwally,Gerrit Viljoen,Ahmed El Idrissi
• Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
• Release : 01 April 2021

Provides a concise and authoritative reference on the use of vaccines against diseases of livestock Compiled by Senior Animal Health Officers at The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and with contributions from international leading experts, Veterinary Vaccines: Principles and Applications is a concise and authoritative reference featuring easily readable reviews of the latest research in vaccinology and vaccine immune response to pathogens of major economic impact to livestock. It covers advice and recommendations for vaccine production, quality

• Author : Stanley A. Plotkin,Walter Orenstein,Paul A. Offit,Kathryn M. Edwards
• Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
• Release : 07 April 2017

From the development of each vaccine to its use in reducing disease, Plotkin’s Vaccines, 7th Edition, provides the expert information you need to provide optimal care to your patients. This award-winning text offers a complete understanding of each disease, as well as the latest knowledge of both existing vaccines and those currently in research and development. Described by Bill Gates as "an indispensable guide to the enhancement of the well-being of our world," Plotkin’s Vaccines is a must-have

• Author : Timo Vesikari,Pierre Van Damme
• Publisher : Springer
• Release : 01 November 2017

This graduate textbook serves as a highly readable guide on vaccines and vaccination in infants, children and adolescents from an European perspective. The first part of the book is dedicated to childhood and adolescent vaccine schedules, maternal and neonatal immunization and safety of vaccines. In a second part we focus on viral and bacterial vaccines. Further chapters discuss pediatric travel vaccines, vaccines in the pipeline and the European registration process. This book is intended to be a reference textbook and

• Author : Anonim
• Publisher : DIANE Publishing
• Release : 15 August 1995

AIDS researchers are investigating new vaccines that would prevent infection with HIV and reduce the spread of AIDS. Some have argued that product liability concerns have discouraged investment in HIV vaccine research and development. The purpose of this OTA background paper is to describe the current state of development of HIV vaccines, and to discuss what is known about adverse reactions that may occur. The background paper provides an overview of ethical issues that arise in the conduct of HIV

• Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Care Services,Committee on the Evaluation of Vaccine Purchase Financing in the United States
• Publisher : National Academies Press
• Release : 10 January 2004

The national immunization system has achieved high levels of immunization, particularly for children. However, this system faces difficult challenges for the future. Significant disparities remain in assuring access to recommended vaccines across geographic and demographic populations. These disparities result, in part, from fragmented publicâ€"private financing in which a large number of children and adults face limited access to immunization services. Access for adults lags well behind that of children, and rates of immunizations for those who are especially vulnerable

• Author : Nicholas Addison Phillips Baron Phillips of Worth Matravers
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 15 August 2022

• Author : Anonim
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 15 August 2022