Vaccines are a cornerstone of public health , providing protection against many infectious diseases. Vaccine safety monitoring is an important aspect of ensuring that vaccines are safe and effective ..read more

A growing body of research indicates that COVID-19 vaccines not only reduce the incidence of infection but also significantly decrease all-cause mortality among vaccinated individuals compared to those who are unvaccinated ..read more

A growing body of research indicates that COVID-19 vaccines not only reduce the incidence of infection but also significantly decrease all-cause mortality among vaccinated individuals compared to those who are unvaccinated ..read more

Vaccines are a cornerstone of public health , providing protection against many infectious diseases. Vaccine safety monitoring is an important aspect of ensuring that vaccines are safe and effective ..read more

Historically, much of the safety assessment of a new vaccine was deferred to post-introduction. Safety assessments within pre-approval clinical trials tended to be separate from post-approval Real-World evidence (RWE ..read more

The surge and rapid dissemination of misinformation means it is essential that vaccine communications employ the most effective techniques first time, every time. Debunking is one of these, provision of correct information can be done by experts and non-experts ‘on-the-spot ..read more

We are all 99.9% genetically identical, but this still means there are millions of genetic differences between us ..read more

One of the most perplexing health challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic is the enigmatic condition known as long COVID. As the name suggests, it refers to a multitude of symptoms and conditions that persist beyond three-months after someone has been infected with the virus. These symptoms cannot be explained by other diagnoses, making it a puzzle that continues to baffle researchers and healthcare professionals alike ..read more

Given the breadth and magnitude of vaccine safety activities, it is surprising how wide the belief is that the world relies on voluntary reports of adverse events, even among health professionals. That this science is so misunderstood provides fertile ground for anti-vaccine messages to propagate. Here is some information to help challenge the misconceptions.  ..read more

Vaccine safety signals are essential to stimulate questions about the potential relationship between a vaccine and an adverse event. However, it is crucial to follow a sequence of steps and conduct confirmatory studies before concluding a causal relationship between the vaccine and the adverse event exists. Good communication and appropriately designed association studies are critical steps in validating a safety signal ..read more