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Vaccinating the immunocompromised host

Download Infographic Overview Infectious diseases (ID) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised hosts (ICH). IDs may also trigger underlying conditions, graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), or...

Vaccine types

Download Infographic Overview Vaccines are biological preparations, often made from attenuated or killed forms of microorganisms or fractions thereof. They work by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies and...

Ethical aspects of vaccination

Download Infographic Overview Vaccinations are among the most effective and cost-effective means to reduce the burden of serious infectious diseases. As vaccination rates remain too low to realize the full potential to...

Vaccine Licensure

Download Infographic Overview Vaccines must meet the highest standards for safety and efficacy, as they are used for the prevention of diseases in healthy subjects, not as treatment for disease. Vaccines are biological...

Human Papillomavirus

Download Infographic Overview HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is extremely common worldwide and is mainly transmitted through sexual contact; most people are infected shortly after the onset of sexual activity. There are...

Meningococcal Disease

Download Infographic Overview Meningococcal disease is caused by the Gram-negative bacterium Neisseria meningitidis (the meningococcus). It remains a significant public health issue globally, causing both endemic and...

Mumps

Download Infographic Overview Like measles, mumps is caused by a paramyxovirus and affects only humans. The word “mumps” may relate to an old English term meaning grimace or mumble. Mumps was first described...

Hepatitis B

Fill Form to Download Overview HBV disease is a significant cause of acute and chronic liver disease worldwide. Mother-to-infant transmission is the main mode of transmission to susceptible subjects, which can be...

Haemophilus Influenzae Type b

Fill Form & Download Overview Haemophilus influenzae is a small Gram-negative coccobacillus colonizing the respiratory tract of humans. The bacterium may cause direct local infections like otitis media, as well as...