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The Vaccine Development and Study of Swine Diseases
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2783 | Submission Open
Keywords: swine diseases; viruses; vaccines; protection; control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Vaccines)
Intracellular Parasites: Immunology, Resistance, and Therapeutics
edited by and Nagendran Tharmalingam
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2509 | Submission Open
Keywords: intracellular parasites; host– parasite interaction; chronic parasitic infections; innate and adaptive immunity; molecular genetics; immune evasion; antibiotic resistance; immune modulation; immunotherapy; vaccine development; biomaterials; nanoparticles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathogens-Host Immune Boundaries)
Bacterial and Viral Infections: Current Challenges and Vaccine Innovations
edited by Dima El Safadi
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2041 | Submission Open
Keywords: bacterial and viral infections; vaccine platforms; antimicrobial resistance; vaccine effectiveness; vaccine access and equity; global health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathogens-Host Immune Boundaries)
New Insights into Vaccination and Public Health: 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1914 | Submission Open
Keywords: innovative vaccines; vaccine hesitancy; vaccination strategies; health communication; vaccine-preventable diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines and Public Health)
Animal Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology in One Health
edited by and Elizabeth Loza-Rubio
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1622 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccinology; productive animals; one health; infectious diseases; zoonoses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Vaccines)
Cost-Effectiveness of Vaccines and Public Health
edited by Sachin A. Silva
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 752 | Submission Open
Keywords: cost-effectiveness; public health value; vaccines; valuation; vaccination; immunization; benefit– cost; welfare; extended cost-effectiveness; QALYs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines and Public Health)
Vaccines Design Against Porcine Circovirus submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 570 | Submission Open
Keywords: porcine circovirus; vaccine; new adjuvants; evaluation method
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Vaccines)
Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Vaccines Research
edited by Shumaila Nida Javed Tunio
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 294 | Submission Open
Keywords: developing new diagnostic methods; new drugs; new vaccines for tuberculosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines against Tropical and other Infectious Diseases)
Advances in the Use of Nanoparticles for Vaccine Platform Development: 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; vaccine; immunotherapy; subunit vaccine; RNA vaccine; adjuvant; nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccine Design, Development, and Delivery)
Vaccines for Porcine Coronaviruses
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submission deadline 1 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 367 | Submission Open
Keywords: porcine coronavirus; porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV); transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV); porcine deltacoronavirus (PDCoV); swine acute diarrhea syndrome coronavirus (SADS-CoV); porcine respiratory coronavirus (PRCV); porcine hemagglutinating encephalomyelitis virus (PHEV); vaccine; immune response; protective efficacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Vaccines)
Vaccination and Public Health in the 21st Century submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12033 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccines; public health; clinical vaccine research; immunization; health technology assessment; vaccine development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines and Public Health)
Nanotechnology-Based Vaccines for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases
edited by Wandi Zhu
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 289 | Submission Open
Keywords: infectious diseases; nanoparticle vaccines; nanovaccine delivery; immune responses; vaccine adjuvant; immune protection; mucosal immunity
Human Immune Responses to Infection and Vaccination submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15000 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccine immunogenicity; adjuvants; new generation of vaccines; vaccine development; immune regulation; translational vaccinology; system vaccinology; herd immunity; vaccine safety; correlates of protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines, Clinical Advancement, and Associated Immunology)
Evaluation of Vaccine Efficacy, Safety and Immunogenicity Against Influenza, RSV and COVID-19
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12333 | Submission Open
Keywords: influenza; respiratory syncytial virus (RSV); COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; vaccines; immunogenicity; efficacy; safety; universal vaccine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccine Advancement, Efficacy and Safety)
Health Technology Assessment of Vaccination: Strategies, Public Health and Values
edited by Maarten J. Postma, Jurjen Van der Schans and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9232 | Submission Open
Keywords: health technology assessment; population access vaccine studies; vaccination cost-effectiveness; vaccine hesitancy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines and Public Health)
Vaccines Against Poultry Viruses
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8279 | Submission Open
Keywords: poultry and waterfowl; pigeons; wild birds; viral diseases; immunosuppressive disease; respiratory syndrome disease; poultry tumor diseases; immunoenhancers and adjuvants; genetically engineered vaccines; biosafety management of clinical veterinarians; antiviral drugs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Vaccines)
Vaccines for the Vulnerable Population
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6204 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccines; vulnerable populations; infectious diseases; immunization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines and Public Health)
Prevention of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Vaccination submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5631 | Submission Open
Keywords: HPV vaccination; screening; PAP test; HPV-DNA test; HPV vaccine coverage; vaccine hesitancy; promotion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Papillomavirus Vaccines)
Vaccination and Public Health Strategy
edited by Shenglan Tang, Lance E. Rodewald and Taufique Joarder
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5506 | Submission Open
Keywords: immunization Agenda 2030; vaccine equity; new vaccines introduction; sustainable immunization and financing; sustainable vaccine supply and procurement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines and Public Health)
Strategies for the Monitoring, Treatment, and Prevention of Mpox and Other Poxvirus Infections
edited by Patrick Obermeier and Susanne Buder
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5382 | Submission Open
Keywords: poxvirus; mpox; emerging infection; epidemiology; surveillance; vaccine; vaccine efficacy; immunity; one health; global health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines against Tropical and other Infectious Diseases)
Recent Scientific Advances in Vaccines for Shigella
edited by Akamol Suvarnapunya, Kristen A Clarkson, Renee Laird and August Louis Bourgeois
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5285 | Submission Open
Keywords: Shigella; vaccines; global health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines against Tropical and other Infectious Diseases)
The Development of mRNA Vaccines
edited by Minghui Yang, Yuming Li and Bo Hu
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5274 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticle delivery system; mRNA vaccines; infectious disease; tumor immunity; adjuvant
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nucleic Acid (DNA and mRNA) Vaccines)
Vaccines and Antibody-Based Therapeutics Against Infectious Disease
edited by Suman Kundu
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4109 | Submission Open
Keywords: infectious disease; vaccine; antibody; therapy; agriculture; protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines against Tropical and other Infectious Diseases)
SARS-CoV-2, Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses: Preventive Measures Affecting the Determinants of Health and Disease submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3937 | Submission Open
Keywords: respiratory; viruses; SARS-CoV-2; human influenza; respiratory syncytial virus; vaccines; vaccination strategies; disease burden
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology and Vaccination)
Strategies to Enhance Vaccine Uptake and Immunization Among Underserved Populations/Vulnerable Groups submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3599 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccine uptake; vulnerable populations; health interventions; vaccine hesitancy; public health strategies; health education and equity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines and Public Health)
Cutting-Edge Cancer Vaccines Enhanced by Nanotechnology
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3552 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer immunotherapy; nanotechnology; cancer vaccine; adjuvant; in situ cancer vaccine; personalized cancer vaccine; combination cancer therapy; nanoparticle
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccination Against Cancer and Chronic Diseases)
Vaccine and Vaccination in Veterinary Medicine
edited by and Wen Shi
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3016 | Submission Open
Keywords: veterinary vaccine; vaccine design; vaccine safety and efficacy; immune response; immunization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Vaccines)
The Development of Vaccine Against Parasite Infection
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2881 | Submission Open
Keywords: adaptive immune response; vaccine; adjuvant; protozoal; helminth; apicomplexan; delivery systems; epidemiology; needs assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines against Tropical and other Infectious Diseases)
Epidemiology of Diseases Preventable by Vaccination submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2538 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccine safety and efficacy; vaccination strategies; epidemiological surveillance; vaccine equity; disease burden and impact
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology and Vaccination)
Vaccine Strategies for HPV-Related Cancers: 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2203 | Submission Open
Keywords: HPV vaccine uptake; single dose immunization; clinical unmasking; HPV-associated cancers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Papillomavirus Vaccines)
The Immunology of Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika Virus: Implications for Vaccines and Vaccine Development
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1788 | Submission Open
Keywords: dengue; chikungunya; Zika; mosquito; saliva; immunity; innate; adaptive; immunomodulation; vaccines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines against Tropical and other Infectious Diseases)
Vaccination or Infection and the Role of T Cells—the Response to Cancer, Autoimmunity or Inflammatory Diseases
edited by Yuedan Wang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1781 | Submission Open
Keywords: T-cell biology; cancer immunotherapy; autoimmune diseases; inflammatory diseases; immune modulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccination Against Cancer and Chronic Diseases)
HPV Vaccination and Primary HPV Screening submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1422 | Submission Open
Keywords: sexually transmitted diseases; HPV vaccination; cervical cancer screening; vaccine hesitancy; vaccine safety; vaccine effectiveness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Papillomavirus Vaccines)
Innovative Technology in Vaccine Development: Advancing Immunization Strategies
edited by Aziz Chentoufi
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1229 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccine; mRNA; viral vectors; nanoparticle; structural vaccinology; artificial intelligence; immunization
Protective Immunity and Adjuvant Vaccines
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1173 | Submission Open
Keywords: protective immunity; adjuvant vaccines; viral diseases; innate immune response; adaptive immune response; vaccine efficacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines against Tropical and other Infectious Diseases)
Role of Human Papillomavirus Vaccines in Cervical and Vulvo-Vaginal Diseases
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1150 | Submission Open
Keywords: human papillomavirus; preinvasive lesions; vulvar disease; cervical intraepithelial neoplasia; vaginal neoplasia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Papillomavirus Vaccines)
The Development of HIV Vaccines: Advances and Challenges
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1070 | Submission Open
Keywords: HIV vaccine; trained immunity; broadly neutralizing antibodies; T-cell immunity; epigenetic reprogramming; immune metabolism; systems immunology; adjuvants; mucosal immunity
(This special issue belongs to the Section HIV Vaccines)
African Swine Fever Virus Vaccine Development
edited by , Hong Jia and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1066 | Submission Open
Keywords: African swine fever virus; infection and damage; immune response; vaccine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Vaccines)
Animal Herpesviruses: 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1059 | Submission Open
Keywords: herpesvirus pathogenesis; immune responses; diagnostic tools; herpesvirus vaccinology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Vaccines)
Vaccination Against Viral Hepatitis for Prevention and Treatment
edited by Antony Black and Monique Andersson
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 400 | Submission Open
Keywords: viral hepatitis; vaccines; coverage; epidemiology; immunology; efficacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hepatitis Virus Vaccines)
Animal Virus Infection, Immunity and Vaccines: 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 390 | Submission Open
Keywords: zoonotic and veterinary diseases; viruses; vaccinology; immunology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Vaccines)
T and B Cell Responses to HIV and Tuberculosis Infections/Coinfection and Vaccinations
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 371 | Submission Open
Keywords: T cells; B cells; viral infection; vaccination; vaccine development; immunity; vaccine efficacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section HIV Vaccines)
Vaccines and Other Prophylactic Interventions Against H5N1 Influenza Viruses
edited by Ahmed Mostafa, and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 370 | Submission Open
Keywords: avian influenza; H5N1 viruses; immunity; second-generation vaccines; vaccine effectiveness; adjuvants and immunomodulators; influenza vaccine limitations; vaccine efficacy; vaccine prevention policies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Influenza Virus Vaccines)
Viral Vector-Based Vaccines
edited by Marija Zaric, Hilary Whitworth and Arianna Marini
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 319 | Submission Open
Keywords: viral vectors; vaccines; immune response; vaccine platforms; vaccine development; vaccine production; vaccine delivery; vaccine safety; infectious disease; cancer vaccines; humoral immunity; cellular immunity; preclinical studies; clinical trials
The Development of Ebolavirus Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics
edited by Kyle L. O'Donnell
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open
Keywords: Ebola; immunotherapeutics; vaccine platforms; immunogenicity; animal studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines against Tropical and other Infectious Diseases)
Immune-Mediated Diseases Following Vaccination submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open
Keywords: immune-mediated diseases; autoimmune diseases; atopic dermatitis; asthma; rheumatic diseases; vasculitis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines, Clinical Advancement, and Associated Immunology)
Recent Advances in Virus-Like Particle-Based Vaccines submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open
Keywords: virus-like particles (VLPs); vaccine design; immune response mechanisms; clinical trials; therapeutic vaccines; vaccine manufacturing; antigen delivery; rapid vaccine development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccine Design, Development, and Delivery)
Development of Broadly Protective Vaccines Against Respiratory Virus Infections
edited by and Jerry W. Simecka
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 290 | Submission Open
Keywords: broadly protective vaccines; respiratory viruses; universal vaccines; cross-protective immunity; vaccine development; mucosal immunity; T-cell responses; broadly neutralizing antibodies; immunogenicity; vaccine efficacy
Maternal Vaccination and Vaccines
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 22384 | Submission Open
Keywords: prenatal care; vaccination; vaccination hesitancy; Tdap vaccine; influenza vaccine; COVID-19 vaccine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines and Public Health)
Prevention of Human Papillomavirus and Vaccines Strategies
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 19995 | Submission Open
Keywords: human papillomavirus; HPV vaccines; vaccination strategies; cervical cancer prevention; therapeutic vaccines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Papillomavirus Vaccines)
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