Title: Vaccines
Subtitle: How They Work, Their History and Their Impact
Subject Classification:  Science, Healthcare, Medicine and Medical Ethics  
BIC Classification: MB, MJCJ, PD
BISAC Classification: MED044000, MED009000, SCI008000
Binding: Hardback, eBook
Planned publication date: Nov 2026
ISBN (Hardback): 978-1-83711-652-2
ISBN (eBook): 978-1-83711-653-9

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Description

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the history, development, and impact of vaccines and infectious diseases. It includes explanations of vaccine technologies, stories of various diseases (such as smallpox, cholera, rabies, tetanus, tuberculosis, hepatitis, influenza, malaria, and COVID-19), details on vaccine development and purification processes, and personal accounts from patients and survivors.

The text also highlights major public health achievements, scientific advances, and ongoing challenges in disease prevention and control through vaccination.

The book concludes with a review of recent vaccine developments, including cutting-edge vaccines like COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, RSV vaccines, Chikungunya vaccine, and new influenza vaccine formulations, reflecting ongoing innovation in the field. Vaccines are essential public health tools with a proven record of safety and effectiveness, playing a pivotal role in disease prevention, health promotion, and global health security.

Biography

Author(s):  Dr. AJ Russo is a retired full professor of biology and research scientist and is currently the Research Director of the Mensah Research Institute, USA.

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