Vaccines Global Summit

Vaccination and immunization form some of the most robust bases under public health to prevent people from infections. They help the body's immune system recognize individual pathogens and make the body's immune system fight them off, thus controlling most lethal diseases and containing outbreaks.

From smallpox and polio to even more recent pandemics like COVID-19, vaccines have always been a relevant tool in controlling and fighting diseases across the globe. That is why vaccination does not stop at protection for a particular individual but extends to the safety of his peers.

And it is because of this principle, so-called herd immunity, enough individuals in a population are immune to a disease that it becomes considerably harder for the illness to spread. This is very important to individuals who cannot receive some vaccines for health reasons, as they are indirectly protected by the immunity of others.

Vaccine development is today considered a complex and stringent process that involves phases of clinical trials to ascertain both safety and efficacy. Yet, scientists continue working hard to develop vaccines to safeguard against old and emerging diseases. Great strides have been made in biotechnology to enable novel vaccines, for example, mRNA vaccines that played a very significant role during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Immunization programs across the world make efforts to make vaccines available and reach as many people as possible, with an emphasis on clinics in more challenging locations with a very minimal healthcare infrastructure. Even with logistical concerns, vaccine hesitancy, and misinformation, public health initiatives ensure that vaccines become more accessible in this pursuit of making healthier communities more sustainable for the world.