Vaccination Programmes: Epidemiology, Monitoring, Evaluation

Vaccination programs are essential for public health and are present in almost every country. This textbook discusses how epidemiologic methods can be used to study their impacts, benefits, and risks. It is written by expert practitioners and includes practical examples to help readers acquire understanding. Part I provides an overview of basic concepts, Part II covers field tools, Part III covers vaccine effectiveness, Part IV covers potential risks, and Part V deals with an integrated assessment of benefits and risks. The book is suitable for professionals working in public health, epidemiology, biology, and health economics, and postgraduate students in public health, epidemiology, and infectious diseases.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 446 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Vaccination programs are of utmost importance to public health and are present in almost every country worldwide. By promoting a comprehensive understanding of the diverse effects of vaccination programs, this textbook delves into how epidemiologic methods can be employed to study their real-life impacts, benefits, and risks. Written by esteemed experts in a user-friendly and concise manner, this book is interspersed with practical examples that facilitate understanding through real-life data and problems. Part I offers a comprehensive overview of fundamental concepts in vaccinology, immunology, vaccination programs, infectious disease transmission dynamics, the various outcomes of vaccination programs, and their societal context. Part II explores the primary field tools used for the epidemiological evaluation of vaccination programs, encompassing monitoring coverage and attitudes towards vaccination, surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases and pathogens, seroepidemiological studies, methods to assess impact, and outbreak investigation. Part III is dedicated to vaccine effectiveness and its assessment. Part IV provides an overview of the potential risks of vaccination and how to study these. Lastly, Part V deals with methods for an integrated assessment of the benefits and risks of vaccination programs. Suitable for professionals working in public health, epidemiology, biology, and those engaged in health economics and vaccine development, Vaccination Programs also serves as a textbook for postgraduate students in public health, epidemiology, and infectious diseases. The book is designed to cater to a wide range of stakeholders involved in the various aspects of vaccination programs, including public health professionals and epidemiologists. Its primary target audiences are master and doctoral students in infectious diseases.

Weight: 910g
Dimension: 175 x 246 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138054851