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The influence of structured physical activity on vaccination response from adults to older individuals: a systematic review on the Immunoinflammatory crosstalk of COVID-19
Vaccines 7 min.
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has brought unprecedented challenges to global healthcare systems and social structures [1]. Although the development and distribution of vaccines have provided a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel, the full comprehension of the determinants...
OmpA virulence factor, a promising conserved vaccine candidate against Acinetobacter baumannii, could trigger autoreactive immune responses in susceptible population
Vaccines 9 min.
Epitope mimicry is suggested as a mechanism to trigger autoimmune responses. These autoimmune responses could be associated with microbial infections and vaccinations [1]. Autoimmune responses could be deemed significant implications for the safety of vaccine candidates, which is considered one of the...
Physicians’ knowledge of, and willingness to encourage caregivers to partake in the RTS S/AS01 and R21 matrix M malaria vaccines roll out – a national survey in Nigeria
Vaccines 4 min.
The malaria parasite caused by Plasmodium falciparum continues to pose a huge public health challenge in tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world [1], and morbidity and mortality resulting from falciparum species represent the highest of all the Plasmodium species (World Health...
Efficacy of novel SARS-CoV2 vaccines in preventing SARS- CoV- 2 infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Vaccines 7 min.
SARS-CoV-2 has caused significant distractions in ordinary life, public health, and the global economy [1, 2]. Vaccination is the only approach to combating future global pandemics. It is one of the most significant methods to prevent and control SARS-CoV-2 infection, its spread, and transmission [3]...
The epidemiology of hepatitis b virus infection in Uganda after two decades of vaccination: a meta-analysis and meta-regression
Vaccines 7 min.
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is the causal agent for hepatic inflammation and if not diagnosed in a timely manner and then later managed, is likely to advance to fibrosis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer [1]. In Africa, the prevalence of chronic HBV infection stands at 6.1% [2] in the general population but varies...
