Vaccines to prevent common and serious infectious diseases have had a greater impact on improving human health than any other medical advance of the 20th century, surpassing even sanitation and potable water.
Florida Atlantic UniversityOct 8 2024 From the global eradication of smallpox in 1980 to the unprecedented development of effective and safe mRNA vaccines for COVID-19, vaccinations have played crucial roles in preventing millions of premature deaths and hospitalizations in adults and children.
"In the U.S., the continuing dedicated efforts of all clinical and public health professionals combined with advancements in vaccine technology and the resilience of public health systems all offer promise for the future," said senior author Charles H. Hennekens, M.D., first Sir Richard Doll Professor of Medicine and Preventive Medicine and senior academic advisor, in the departments of medicine, and population health and social medicine.
The authors note that health care providers in the U.S. also face major challenges in achieving high vaccination rates against COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus and influenza, which confers particularly high risks among the elderly and immunocompromised patients. They caution about potential concerns relating to the recent emergence of a highly virulent strain of influenza in China.
"Vaccines for 14 diseases have contributed to a 40% reduction in global infant deaths. In the U.S., from 1994 to 2024, measles vaccination is estimated to have prevented 508 million cases, 32 million hospitalizations, and more than 1 million deaths." said Hennekens. "Maintaining herd immunity is crucial to prevent future measles outbreaks and related deaths."
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