Releasing a vaccine to the public where it can make a positive impact on public health and individual lives is a complex process. Quality control testing is critical at every stage, from initial development to full-scale production, to make sure vaccines are as safe as possible.
Advances in Fighting Infectious Disease in 2020 Include Progress on Tuberculosis & COVID-19
As infectious diseases evolve, the medical community has been working to meet the challenge by updating and improving the tools we use to combat infections. Right now, biopharmaceutical research companies have 421 medicines and vaccines in development to treat or prevent fungal, bacterial, and viral infections.
Tips to Help Prevent COVID-19 Illness this Holiday Season
As COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths continue to increase, it’s important to know how to reduce your risk of becoming ill this holiday season. Holiday gatherings can be a great way to reconnect with friends and family, but this year you should consider how your holiday plans can be modified to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
What Horseshoe Crabs Have to Do with Vaccine Development—and Why It’s a Problem
One critical component of development that may come as a surprise to some is the use of Horseshoe crab blood as part of the quality control and safety testing process.
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2020 Toolkit
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COVID-19 and Antimicrobial Resistance: Dual Health Threats
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