Many diseases lack readily available vaccines. While research continues, several significant illnesses currently have no widely accessible or approved vaccine.
Diseases Without Vaccines
Several examples highlight the ongoing challenge of vaccine development:
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Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox): The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is experiencing its largest-ever mpox outbreak, yet lacks vaccines or treatments. Source: NPR
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Hepatitis C: Although research continues, currently there is no vaccine for Hepatitis C. Effective treatments exist, however. Source: Mayo Clinic
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Malaria: A universally effective, long-lasting vaccine for malaria remains elusive. Source: The New York Times
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Tuberculosis: Similar to malaria, there is no vaccine offering long-lasting protection against tuberculosis. Source: The New York Times
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Chagas disease, Chikungunya, and Dengue fever: These are just a few of the many diseases mentioned in a blog post detailing ten important diseases lacking licensed vaccines. Source: BCM Blogs
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Lyme Disease: Despite its rising prevalence, a vaccine for Lyme disease is not currently available. Previous attempts were discontinued. Source: AAMC
The absence of a vaccine for a particular disease can be due to various factors, including the complexity of the pathogen, difficulty in developing an effective immune response, and limited funding for research.
