New Vaccine Development: Establishing Priorities: Volume I, Diseases of Importance in the United States

Committee on Issues and Priorities for New Vaccine Development, Division of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention0-309-03494-9, 0-309-03679-8, 0-309-56820-X, 9780309034944

Common diseases cost the developing world an enormous amount in terms of human life, health, and productivity, as well as lost economic potential. New and effective vaccines could not only improve the quality of life for millions of residents in developing countries, they could also contribute substantially to further economic development. Using data from the World Health Organization and other international agencies, this book analyzes disease burdens, pathogen descriptions, geographic distribution of diseases, probable vaccine target populations, alternative control measures and treatments, and future prospects for vaccine development. New Vaccine Development provides valuable insight into immunological and international health policy priorities.