Abstract:Immunization via the use of whole pathogen (or its biological component) has been one of the most successful public health interventions. Historically, Edward Jenner pioneered the modern vaccination in the late 17 th century and since; vaccine research has been evolving rapidly. The practice of conventional vaccination, with attenuated or killed pathogen, was accepted worldwide and with this strategy, protections against many diseases were established. Nevertheless, not all diseases can be prevented via the co… Show more
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