Novel Vaccines Among Wide-Ranging EU Plans To Boost Health Threat Preparedness
Executive Summary
Two documents published by the European Commission outline proposals to prepare for future health emergencies such as pandemics and the impact of antimicrobial resistance, with next-generation vaccines and novel or repurposed therapeutics high on the agenda.
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