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Vaccines and the global response to infectious diseases This module introduces the concept of global health and emerging infectious diseases. It provides background on the HIV and tuberculosis epidemics, and endemic Lassa fever disease in West Africa. The module also underscores why vaccines are needed to end epidemics, save lives, and protect health systems. Contents…

Introduction to HIV, tuberculosis, and Lassa fever This module presents a brief history, clinical presentation, treatment, and prevention of HIV, tuberculosis, and Lassa fever diseases. It provides a basis for understanding the need to develop new and improved vaccines against the three diseases and the potential challenges therein. Contents HIV A Brief History Human Immunodeficiency…

The immune system This module provides an overview of the human immune response against infections and diseases. It also describes the interaction between the immune system and HIV, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and Lassa virus, and how these pathogens can overcome the host’s defenses to cause disease. Contents Summary Points Introduction The Immune System: Key Concepts The…

Introduction to vaccines This module defines the key concepts of vaccinology and provides a deeper understanding of how preventive vaccines work to protect an individual from infection or disease. The history, latest updates, and the challenges in vaccine research and development are presented for the disease areas of HIV, tuberculosis, and Lassa fever. Contents Summary…

What is a vaccine clinical trial? This module introduces key concepts in clinical trials and highlights the role of clinical trials in vaccine research and development. It describes how clinical trials work and underscores the importance of including a diversity of populations in clinical trials. Contents Summary Points Introduction: What is a Clinical Trial? Key…

The ethics and regulation of clinical trials This module highlights the principles of ethics that govern medical research. It provides an overview of the ethical and regulatory standards that vaccine trials follow to ensure that each participant’s health, dignity, and well-being are protected. Contents Summary Points Introduction Principles of Ethical Research Value Scientific Validity Fair Participant…

Preparing for future access This module describes what it takes to make vaccines globally available and accessible. It describes the barriers that prevent wide uptake and use of vaccines and the complex mix of historical, political, social, and behavioral factors that influence vaccine hesitancy. Contents Summary Points Introduction Barriers to Vaccine Roll Out Global Funding,…

Guidance for trainers This module provides guidance to trainers using the IAVI Vaccine Resource Library to conduct workshops for relevant audiences. It further describes the circumstances under which IAVI’s review or acknowledgement is required when users adopt these materials. Contents Introduction Target Audience How to Use this Manual Using the Slides How to Plan a…