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Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Vaccines Research
edited by Shumaila Nida Javed Tunio
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 228 | 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 HIV Vaccine Development, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open
Keywords: HIV; envelope glycoprotein; vaccine; adjuvant; antibody; neutralization; ADCC; ADCP; complement; cellular immune response
(This special issue belongs to the Section HIV Vaccines)
Advances in the Use of Nanoparticles for Vaccine Platform Development: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; vaccine; immunotherapy; subunit vaccine; RNA vaccine; adjuvant; nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccine Adjuvants)
Vaccines for Porcine Coronaviruses
edited by
submission deadline 1 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 288 | 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 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6303 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccines; public health; clinical vaccine research; immunization; health technology assessment; vaccine development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Vaccines and Public Health)
Nanotechnology-Based Vaccines for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases
edited by Wandi Zhu
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open
Keywords: infectious diseases; nanoparticle vaccines; nanovaccine delivery; immune responses; vaccine adjuvant; immune protection; mucosal immunity
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 6581 | Submission Open
Keywords: health technology assessment; population access vaccine studies; vaccination cost-effectiveness; vaccine hesitancy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Vaccines and Public Health)
Vaccines Against Poultry Viruses
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5262 | 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)
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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3231 | 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)
Cutting-Edge Cancer Vaccines Enhanced by Nanotechnology
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2791 | 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 Cancer Vaccines and Immunotherapy)
Prevention of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Vaccination submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2582 | 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)
Strategies to Enhance Vaccine Uptake and Immunization Among Underserved Populations/Vulnerable Groups submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2508 | 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 Human Vaccines and Public Health)
Vaccination and Public Health Strategy
edited by Shenglan Tang, Lance E. Rodewald and Taufique Joarder
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2031 | 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 Human Vaccines and Public Health)

Vaccines and Antibody-Based Therapeutics Against Infectious Disease

edited by Suman Kundu
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1950 | Submission Open
Keywords: infectious disease; vaccine; antibody; therapy; agriculture; protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines against Tropical and other Infectious Diseases)
Vaccines for the Vulnerable Population
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1846 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccines; vulnerable populations; infectious diseases; immunization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Vaccines and Public Health)
Vaccine and Vaccination in Veterinary Medicine
edited by and Wen Shi
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1474 | 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
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1468 | 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)
SARS-CoV-2, Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses: Preventive Measures Affecting the Determinants of Health and Disease submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1090 | 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)
Vaccine Strategies for HPV-Related Cancers: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1048 | 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 Development of mRNA Vaccines
edited by Minghui Yang, Yuming Li and Bo Hu
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 854 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticle delivery system; mRNA vaccines; infectious disease; tumor immunity; adjuvant
(This special issue belongs to the Section DNA and mRNA Vaccines)
Epidemiology of Diseases Preventable by Vaccination submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 831 | 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)
The Development of HIV Vaccines: Advances and Challenges
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 471 | 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)
HPV Vaccination and Primary HPV Screening submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 393 | 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 | Viewed by 368 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccine; mRNA; viral vectors; nanoparticle; structural vaccinology; artificial intelligence; immunization
Animal Virus Infection, Immunity and Vaccines: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 322 | Submission Open
Keywords: zoonotic and veterinary diseases; viruses; vaccinology; immunology
(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 316 | Submission Open
Keywords: viral hepatitis; vaccines; coverage; epidemiology; immunology; efficacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hepatitis Virus Vaccines)
The Development of Ebolavirus Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics
edited by Kyle L. O'Donnell
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open
Keywords: Ebola; immunotherapeutics; vaccine platforms; immunogenicity; animal studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines against Tropical and other Infectious Diseases)
Animal Herpesviruses: 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open
Keywords: herpesvirus pathogenesis; immune responses; diagnostic tools; herpesvirus vaccinology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Vaccines)
The Immunology of Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika Virus: Implications for Vaccines and Vaccine Development
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 245 | 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)
African Swine Fever Virus Vaccine Development
edited by , Hong Jia and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open
Keywords: African swine fever virus; infection and damage; immune response; vaccine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Vaccines)
Vaccines and Other Prophylactic Interventions Against H5N1 Influenza Viruses
edited by Ahmed Mostafa, and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 232 | 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)
Protective Immunity and Adjuvant Vaccines
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 226 | 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)
T and B Cell Responses to HIV and Tuberculosis Infections/Coinfection and Vaccinations
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open
Keywords: T cells; B cells; viral infection; vaccination; vaccine development; immunity; vaccine efficacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section HIV Vaccines)
Viral Vector-Based Vaccines
edited by Marija Zaric, Hilary Whitworth and Arianna Marini
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 176 | 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
Immune-Mediated Diseases Following Vaccination submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open
Keywords: immune-mediated diseases; autoimmune diseases; atopic dermatitis; asthma; rheumatic diseases; vasculitis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Innate and Adaptive Immunity in Vaccination)
Role of Human Papillomavirus Vaccines in Cervical and Vulvo-Vaginal Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: human papillomavirus; preinvasive lesions; vulvar disease; cervical intraepithelial neoplasia; vaginal neoplasia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Papillomavirus Vaccines)
Recent Advances in Virus-Like Particle-Based Vaccines submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 62 | 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 Attenuated/Inactivated/Live and Vectored Vaccines)
Development of Broadly Protective Vaccines Against Respiratory Virus Infections
edited by and Jerry W. Simecka
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 12 | 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
Prevention of Human Papillomavirus and Vaccines Strategies
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 15231 | Submission Open
Keywords: human papillomavirus; HPV vaccines; vaccination strategies; cervical cancer prevention; therapeutic vaccines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Papillomavirus Vaccines)
Maternal Vaccination and Vaccines
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13694 | Submission Open
Keywords: prenatal care; vaccination; vaccination hesitancy; Tdap vaccine; influenza vaccine; COVID-19 vaccine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Vaccines and Public Health)
Vaccines and Vaccination: HIV, Hepatitis Viruses, and HPV submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11086 | Submission Open
Keywords: preventative vaccine; therapeutic vaccine; HIV; hepatitis A; hepatitis B; human papillomavirus; sexually transmitted infections; immunoprotection; vaccination; preventable diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines against Tropical and other Infectious Diseases)
Fish Disease Occurrence and Immune Prevention and Control
edited by , and Yang Zhou
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10880 | Submission Open
Keywords: fish immunology; fish disease; pathogenesis; virulence factor; disease prevention and control; vaccine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Vaccines)
Virus-Like Particle Vaccine Development
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8619 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccine; virus-like particle; display; protein production; immunogenicity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Attenuated/Inactivated/Live and Vectored Vaccines)
Immunity to Influenza Viruses and Vaccines
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7708 | Submission Open
Keywords: avian influenza; etiology; antiviral immunity; serology; vaccine; pathogenesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Influenza Virus Vaccines)
Innovations in Vaccine Technology
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7356 | Submission Open
Keywords: inactivated vaccines; live-attenuated vaccines; messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines; subunit; recombinant; polysaccharide and conjugate vaccines; toxoid vaccines; viral vector vaccines; personalized vaccines; antigen design; reverse vaccinology; lipid nanoparticles; cell-based vaccine production; virus-like particles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Attenuated/Inactivated/Live and Vectored Vaccines)
Recent Scientific Development of Poliovirus Vaccines
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6005 | Submission Open
Keywords: novel oral polio vaccines (nOPV); vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV); recombination; inactivated oral vaccine strains (sIPV); edible vaccines; non-infectious vaccine-like particles (VLPs); subdermal administration of fractional doses; adjuvants; edible vaccines; microarray patches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines against Tropical and other Infectious Diseases)
Analysis of Vaccine-Induced Adaptive Immune Responses submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5863 | Submission Open
Keywords: RNA sequencing; flow cytometry; microscopy; T cells; B cells; antibodies; biochemistry; molecular biology; systems biology; epitope prediction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Innate and Adaptive Immunity in Vaccination)
Next-Generation Vaccine and Immunotherapy
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5281 | Submission Open
Keywords: next-generation vaccine; immunotherapy; pathogens; cancers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Vaccines and Immunotherapy)
Vaccine Development and Global Health submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3447 | Submission Open
Keywords: next-generation vaccines; clinical efficacy of vaccines; vaccine safety; treatment methods for civilization diseases; public health; prevention of civilization diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Vaccines and Public Health)
Effectiveness and Safety of Vaccines in Special Populations
edited by Arjan Harxhi and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2607 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccines; special populations; HIV; pregnancy; migrants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccine Efficacy and Safety)
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