Key Regulatory Issues for Dengue Vaccine Development
In this week's PLoS Medicine, Richard Mahoney and colleagues discuss two recent meetings convened by the Pediatric Dengue Vaccine Initiative and the Developing Countries' Vaccine Regulators Network on regulatory issues that need to be addressed before licensing dengue vaccines.
This work was supported by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant# 23197. The
Reference: Mahoney R, Chocarro L, Southern J, Francis DP, Vose J, et al. (2011) Dengue Vaccines Regulatory Pathways: A Report on Two Meetings with Regulators of Developing Countries. PLoS Med 8(2): e1000418.doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.1000418
Broadening the Path: Diverse Educational Routes Into Infection Prevention Careers
July 4th 2025Once dominated by nurses, infection prevention now welcomes professionals from public health, lab science, and respiratory therapy—each bringing unique expertise that strengthens patient safety and IPC programs.
How Contaminated Is Your Stretcher? The Hidden Risks on Hospital Wheels
July 3rd 2025Despite routine disinfection, hospital surfaces, such as stretchers, remain reservoirs for harmful microbes, according to several recent studies. From high-touch areas to damaged mattresses and the effectiveness of antimicrobial coatings, researchers continue to uncover persistent risks in environmental hygiene, highlighting the critical need for innovative, continuous disinfection strategies in health care settings.
