基本説明
A non-technical book that covers topics not typically addressed in vaccine books such as ethics, economics, and trial design.
Full Description
The Vaccine Book provides comprehensive information on the current and future world of vaccines. It reveals the scientific opportunities and potential impact of vaccines, including economic and ethical challenges, problems encountered when producing vaccines, how clinical vaccine trials are designed, and how to introduce vaccines into widespread use. Although vaccines are now available for many diseases, there are still challenges ahead for major diseases such as AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. The Vaccine Book is designed for students, researchers, public health officials, and all others interested in increasing their understanding of vaccines.
Contents
Global Burden of Disease. Immunology. Trial Design for Vaccines. Ethics and Vaccines. Understanding Microbial Pathogenesis as a Basis for Vaccine Design. Disease States and Vaccines: Selected Cases. Economics of Vaccines: From Vaccine Candidate to Commercialized Product. Vaccine Safety: Real and Perceived Issues. Introduction to New Vaccines in the Healthcare System. Future Challenges for Vaccines and Immunizations.
