Learning outcomes

Everybody know vaccines, most of us we get vaccines on a regular basis, however the students will learn the difference between a vaccine and a the other medicinal products and this in all their aspects.

 

 

 

 

Goals

After this course the students will know:

  • what a vaccine is,
  • what the different types are,
  • know the difference with a small molecule medicinal product,
  • the consequences for licensing vaccines in the EU and in the world (role of WHO)
  • the role of the regulator: benefit/risk of vaccines
  • therapeutic vaccines

 

 

Content

History of vaccines

Recap immunology: how do vaccines work?

Recap epidemiology applied to vaccine-preventable diseases and vaccination programs

What kind of vaccines do we have and how are they given

Specificities of vaccine clinical studies ; immunogenicity and vaccination schedules

How are vaccines registered and what is the difference with small molecules; vaccines manufacturing; post-authorization activities and health-economic aspects

Vaccines hot topics: vaccine hesitancy; life-course immunization; therapeutic vaccines: what do they stand for

Exercices

At the end of the course one role play: the students have to read a document from the EMA on the withdrawal of a new vaccine, the B/R is available, they have to prepare a discussion between the industry (the developer) and the authorities (Public Health)

Assessment method

The exact modalities of the evaluation are likely to be modified during the preparation of the examination schedules, depending on the practical constraints with which the faculty administration may be confronted, or in the event of illness / force majeure / encroachment with an internship, or because of the health situation related to the coronavirus.

Sources, references and any support material

Oral presentations with slides on the different topics

Internet websites from authorities.

Articles from different topics

Textbook Vaccines: 7th Edition Stanley Plotkin

Language of instruction

Français