The Lancet Global Health · 2021 · 153 citations · 0 references
Veterinary MedicineImmunologyInfectious DiseasesImmunizationVaccine ImmunologyVaccinologyClinical Development Of VaccinesVaccinationVaccine DevelopmentVaccine PlatformsVaccine PolicyViral VaccinesCovid-19 Vaccination PolicyPost-marketing Vaccine Safety MonitoringPost-marketing Vaccine SurveillanceVaccine Distribution TrackingVaccine Safety Reporting
The past year has seen the rapid global spread of SARS-CoV-2—the virus responsible for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While non-pharmaceutical interventions have been the mainstay of epidemic control to date, vaccination is likely to constitute the definitive, long-term defence strategy against SARS-CoV-2 morbidity, mortality, and transmission, offering the best hope of a return to normal life.