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Vaccines for the Vulnerable Population
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 25410 | 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 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 17219 | 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)
Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA)—Antigen Interactions in Vaccine Development submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5819 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccine; antigen; antibody; adjuvant; HLA; binding affinity; lymphocytes; antigen presenting cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathogens-Host Immune Boundaries)
Vaccines for Porcine Diseases
edited by Xiaohu Wang and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5166 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccine development; immune mechanisms; adjuvants; global animal health; porcine diseases; vaccine candidate targets
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Vaccines)
Classical Swine Fever Virus Vaccines
edited by Liani Coronado and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3630 | Submission Open
Keywords: classical swine fever; vaccine; DIVA concept; discriminatory tool for DIVA vaccine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Vaccines)
Streptococcal Vaccines: Current Status and Future Directions submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3383 | Submission Open
Keywords: group A, B streptococcus; Streptococcus pneumoniae; streptococcal vaccines; streptococcal antigens; adjuvants; animal models; clinical trials
Strategies for Vaccination, Immunological Insights, Healthcare Advances, and Economic Outcomes in Health
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2366 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccination; equity; disparities; vaccine coverage; vaccine economics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines and Public Health)
Next-Generation Platforms for Vaccine Design and Immune Evaluation
edited by Valentina Di Salvatore and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2183 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccine design; mRNA vaccines; computational modeling; immunoinformatics; systems immunology; nanoparticle-based delivery; immunological evaluation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccine Design, Development, and Delivery)
Dendritic Cells (DCs) and Cancer Immunotherapy: 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1437 | Submission Open
Keywords: dendritic cell vaccine; cancer immunotherapy; immune checkpoint blockade; tumor immunity; CD8 T cell immunity; exosomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccination Against Cancer and Chronic Diseases)
Advances in Zoonoses and African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) in China
edited by and Qiang Zhang
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 503 | Submission Open
Keywords: infection; immunology; pathogenesis; antiviral compounds; vaccine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathogens-Host Immune Boundaries)
Vaccines and Neutralizing Antibodies for Virus Infection
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 400 | Submission Open
Keywords: correlates of protection (CoPs); neutralizing antibodies (nAbs); T-cell immunity; mucosal immunity; antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE); vaccine-enhanced disease; vaccine efficacy; viral immune evasion
Immune Correlates of Protection in Vaccines, 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10665 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccine; humoral immunity; cellular immunity; innate immunity; infectious disease; virus; cancer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines, Clinical Advancement, and Associated Immunology)
Allocation of Vaccine Resources in Africa: Challenges, Strategies and Opportunities for Equitable Distribution submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 433 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccine economics; health equity; cold chain; vaccine manufacturing; digital health and data systems; global health partnerships; new vaccine introduction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines and Public Health)
Advances in HIV Vaccine Development, 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 22269 | 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)
Understanding Infectious Disease Vaccinations: Implications for Health and Safety submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 21119 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccination; infectious disease; health; wellbeing; knowledge; attitudes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines and Public Health)
Vaccines Against Poultry Viruses
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submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 19607 | 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 and Antibody-Based Therapeutics Against Infectious Disease
edited by Suman Kundu
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 18989 | 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 Aug 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 17087 | 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)
The Effectiveness of Influenza Vaccine
edited by Filippo Ansaldi and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 15691 | Submission Open
Keywords: effectiveness; influenza vaccines; infection control; influenza vaccination; seasonal influenza vaccines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Influenza Virus Vaccines)
Immunobiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Its Implication in Vaccine Design
edited by Tony W. Ng and Steven A. Porcelli
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11797 | Submission Open
Keywords: Mycobacterium tuberculosis; polyfunctional T cells; antibodies; trained immunity; vaccination routes; non-human primates; persisters; auxotrophs; adjuvants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines Against Tropical and Other Infectious Diseases)
Strategies for the Monitoring, Treatment, and Prevention of Mpox and Other Poxvirus Infections
edited by and Susanne Buder
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11378 | 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)
Advances in Rabies Vaccination
edited by Ye Feng, and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 9223 | Submission Open
Keywords: rabies immunity; rabies vaccines; immunological mechanisms; correlates of protection; monoclonal antibodies; oral vaccination; vaccine delivery systems; post-exposure prophylaxis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Vaccines)
Studies of Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Vaccination
edited by and Shweta Anjan
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8349 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccine effectiveness; vaccination policies; cost-effectiveness; surveillance; public health; high-risk population; infectious diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology and Vaccination)
Mechanisms of Inflammation in Long-COVID/Post-COVID-Vaccination Syndrome
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submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 8028 | Submission Open
Keywords: Long-COVID/Post-COVID-vaccination; syndrome; development of IgG4; side effects of vaccination
African Swine Fever Virus Vaccine Development
edited by , Hong Jia and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7664 | Submission Open
Keywords: African swine fever virus; infection and damage; immune response; vaccine
(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 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6475 | Submission Open
Keywords: viral hepatitis; vaccines; coverage; epidemiology; immunology; efficacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hepatitis Virus Vaccines)
Vaccines and Vaccinations During and After the Pandemic Period submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5861 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccines; vaccination coverage; hesitancy; omicron variant; public health interventions
Protective Immunity and Adjuvant Vaccines
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submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5223 | 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)
Vaccine Efficacy and Disease Burden Evaluation
edited by Xiaoli Wang
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5147 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccine efficacy; vaccine effectiveness; disease burden; vaccination programs; immunogenicity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology and Vaccination)
Strategies to Increase the Uptake and Delivery of HPV Vaccination in LMICs
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submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2882 | Submission Open
Keywords: HPV vaccination; low- and middle-income countries (LMICs); vaccination strategies; vaccination uptake ; behavior; cost-effectiveness; health promotion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Papillomavirus Vaccines)
3rd Edition: Safety and Autoimmune Response to SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination
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submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2472 | Submission Open
Keywords: COVID-19 vaccine; vaccine efficacy; vaccine safety; adverse events following immunization
(This special issue belongs to the Section COVID-19 Vaccines and Vaccination)
Vaccine-Preventable Transmission Diseases submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2369 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccine-preventable diseases; transmission route; high-risk people; vaccination; vaccine effectiveness; vaccination safety; neonatal immunization; adult vaccination; elderly vaccination
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines and Public Health)
Parasitic Infections: Therapy for Host Immunity and Vaccination—2nd Edition
edited by José Manuel Molina Caballero and Antonio Ruiz Reyes
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1754 | Submission Open
Keywords: immune response; parasites; helminths; arthropods; protozoa; therapy; vaccination
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines Against Tropical and Other Infectious Diseases)
Research and Significance of Vaccines Against Sexually Transmitted Diseases
edited by and Elizabeth Reifsnider
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1624 | Submission Open
Keywords: sexually transmitted infections (STIs); HPV vaccine; hepatitis B vaccine; hepatitis A vaccine; vaccine uptake; interventions; equity in vaccination; preventive health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines and Public Health)
Innovative Vaccines and Technologies to Address Tropical Parasitic Diseases
edited by , and Fernando Sanchez-Valdez
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1187 | Submission Open
Keywords: tropical parasitic diseases; vaccine development; chimeric and multiepitope vaccines; immunomodulation and adjuvants; host–parasite interaction; biotechnology-based vaccine platforms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines Against Tropical and Other Infectious Diseases)
Vaccination for Patients with Hematologic Diseases
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submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1114 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccine; SARS-CoV-2; influenza; leukemia; lymphoma; myeloma
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccination Against Cancer and Chronic Diseases)
Anti-Parasitic Vaccines and Host Immune Responses
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submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 929 | Submission Open
Keywords: malaria; Leishmania donovani; Leishmania amazonensis; Toxoplasma gondii; Trichinella spiralis; Clonorchis sinensis
Maternal and Infant Vaccines
edited by Prabha Andraweera and Bing Wang
submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3489 | Submission Open
Keywords: maternal vaccines; infant vaccines; immunogenicity; effectiveness; vaccine uptake; safety
Vaccination in Pregnancy and Early Life: Evidence, Challenges, and Innovations
edited by Fani Ladomenou
submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3427 | Submission Open
Keywords: maternal immunization; infant vaccination; early‑life immunity; vaccine safety and effectiveness; vaccine hesitancy; perinatal health; immunization policy; public health interventions; implementation science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines and Public Health)
Role of Next Generation Vaccines in Immunotherapeutics
edited by Swayam Prakash
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 20506 | Submission Open
Keywords: immunotherapeutics; vaccines; nucleic acid vaccines; viral vector and protein subunit vaccines; cancer vaccines; autoimmune diseases and allergies; COVID-19; clinical trials; pre-clinical trials
The Role of Vaccination on Public Health and Epidemiology
edited by and Daniela Reis Joaquim de Freitas
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 20147 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccines; immunization; epidemiology; public health; vaccine-preventable diseases; pandemic preparedness; health equity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines and Public Health)
The Development of mRNA Vaccines
edited by Minghui Yang, Yuming Li and Bo Hu
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 19591 | 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)
Intracellular Parasites: Immunology, Resistance, and Therapeutics
edited by and Nagendran Tharmalingam
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 13233 | 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)
From Knowledge to Action: Advances in Herpes Zoster Vaccine and Vaccination
edited by Giulia Silvestrini and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 10142 | Submission Open
Keywords: knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding herpes zoster vaccination; vaccine hesitancy; vaccine uptake and inequality; efficacy, reactogenicity, and safety of herpes zoster vaccine; efficacy of different vaccines; the role of different type of herpes zoster vaccine in different target of population; active campaign
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines Against Tropical and Other Infectious Diseases)
Animal Vaccines: 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8372 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal vaccines; novel antigen or adjuvant design; vaccine technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Vaccines)
The Immunology of Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika Virus: Implications for Vaccines and Vaccine Development
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6679 | 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)
Strategies and Innovations to Recover Post-Pandemic Losses in Routine Immunization Coverage
edited by Noha H. Farag
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5940 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccines; immunization; pandemic; vaccine preventable diseases; interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines and Public Health)
Infectious Diseases and Immunization in Animals
edited by , Ezgi Akdesir and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4907 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal vaccination; zoonotic diseases; One Health; host–pathogen interaction; veterinary immunology; emerging infectious diseases; antimicrobial resistance; vaccine development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Vaccines)
Global Immunization Inequities-Challenges and Solutions
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4204 | Submission Open
Keywords: immunization; vaccine uptake; vaccine hesitancy; vaccination coverage; digital health innovations; chatbots
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines and Public Health)
Epidemiology and Vaccinations in Infectious Diseases submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3238 | Submission Open
Keywords: epidemiology of infectious diseases; traditional and innovative vaccinations; epidemic and pandemic risk; global public health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology and Vaccination)
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