Pediatric preventive vaccinations are critical interventions to safeguard children from serious infectious diseases. These vaccines are administered during childhood to stimulate the immune system, creating a protective response against specific pathogens. Common pediatric vaccines include those against measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTaP), polio, hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), and influenza. Vaccination schedules are carefully designed to ensure optimal protection at different stages of childhood. Pediatric vaccines not only shield individual children from potentially severe illnesses but also contribute to community immunity, protecting those unable to receive vaccines due to medical reasons. Herd immunity is crucial for preventing outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccination has led to the near-eradication of certain diseases, such as polio and smallpox, and has significantly reduced the incidence of others. Ongoing research focuses on developing new vaccines, improving existing ones, and addressing vaccine hesitancy to maximize the impact of pediatric preventive vaccinations on child health globally.
Title : The importance of post-marketing surveillance and real-world data: For a product to be successful
Regina Au, BioMarketing Insight, United States
Title : A promising novel approach to DNA vaccines
Khursheed Anwer, IMUNON, United States
Title : Prophylactic and molecular approaches for mitigating human influenza A viruses: i. Evaluating influenza vaccine effectiveness in the older population ii. Down-regulation of influenza virus genes with novel sirna-chimeric-ribozyme constructs
Madhu Khanna, University of Delhi, India
Title : Homology analysis of MPXV and VACV peptides underscores the need to consider both MPXV clades for vaccine development
Lara Isis Teodoro, Mayo Clinic, United States
Title : Development of a platform UPLC-CAD method for high-throughput lipid quantitation and characterization in novel mRNA LNPs
Janet Muzulu, Sanofi, United States
Title : Establishing a platform method for physical appearance assessment of new parenteral pharmaceuticals
Ying Wan, Merck & Co., United States
Title : High seroprevalence of RSV antibodies in adults indicates potential undetected transmission and requires further public health assessment
Lara Isis Teodoro, Mayo Clinic, United States
Title : Evaluating the immunogenic impact of process impurities in mRNA vaccine production: Establishing integrated control strategies and specifications
Jesse Kuiper, Merck Research Laboratories, United States
Title : Development of a novel multi-component vaccine to address the burden of otitis media in high-risk populations
Ayesha Zahid, Griffith University, Australia
Title : Post COVID-19 syndrome is associated with sex and severity of first COVID-19 episode in Honduras
Manuel Antonio Sierra Santos, Central American Technological University, Honduras