Which Factors Matter Most When Using Vaccines to Combat Zoonoses?

AMA J Ethics. 2024 Feb 1;26(2):E103-108. doi: 10.1001/amajethics.2024.103.

Abstract

Zoonoses are infectious diseases that pass from an animal to a human. Of all emerging pathogens studied, zoonoses are the majority. As was seen with SARS-CoV-2, zoonoses can cause enormous morbidity and mortality around the world. Curbing these infections is of great interest, but combatting infections that start in various animal species comes with a multitude of challenges.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • COVID-19* / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Vaccines*
  • Zoonoses / prevention & control

Substances

  • Vaccines