Safety and Immunogenicty of Vaccination
A special issue of Vaccines (ISSN 2076-393X). This special issue belongs to the section "Vaccine Efficacy and Safety".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 8
Special Issue Editor
2. Medical Research Council, Uganda Virus Research Institute & London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Uganda Research Unit, Entebbe P.O. Box 49, Uganda
3. London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London WC1E 7HT, UK
Interests: immunology of viral infections; vaccine safety and immunogenicity; monoclonal antibody discovery; host–pathogen interactions; immune correlates of protection; epidemic preparedness; translational research for emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Vaccination remains one of the most transformative public health interventions. However, the increasing diversity of vaccine platforms, from mRNA and viral-vectored to protein subunit and inactivated vaccines, necessitates continuous evaluation of safety and immunogenicity profiles across populations, including vulnerable subgroups. This Special Issue aims to collate cutting-edge research, clinical trial outcomes, and mechanistic insights into vaccine-induced immune responses. The issue will serve to guide those working to ensure the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, especially in the context of vaccine preparedness. We welcome original articles, systematic reviews, and short communications that address:
- Preclinical and clinical safety profiles of emerging vaccine candidates;
- Kinetics and quality of immune responses (e.g., durability, breadth, avidity);
- Correlates of protection across different vaccine platforms;
- Comparative immunogenicity across age groups, immunocompromised individuals, and special populations;
- Biomarkers for vaccine efficacy and adverse events;
- Innovations in vaccine formulation, delivery, and adjuvant systems.
This issue will serve as a reference point for scientists, regulators, and policymakers working to ensure the safety and effectiveness of next-generation vaccines, particularly in the context of pandemic preparedness and global equity.
Dr. Jennifer Serwanga
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- vaccine safety
- immunogenicity profiling
- correlates of protection
- vaccine-induced immunity
- dose optimization and adjuvants
- breakthrough infections
- long-term immune memory
- vaccines in special populations
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