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Accelerating measles and rubella elimination through research and innovation - Findings from the Measles & Rubella

Gavin B Grant1, Balcha G Masresha2, William J Moss3

  • 1Accelerated Disease Control and Surveillance Branch, Global Immunization Division, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, United States.

Vaccine
|March 25, 2019
PubMed

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The Measles & Rubella Initiative identified 19 priority research questions to guide global efforts toward measles and rubella elimination. Continued partner commitment is crucial for implementing these innovations and achieving vaccination goals.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Vaccinology
  • Global Health Security

Background:

  • Measles and rubella elimination requires strategic research and innovation.
  • The Measles & Rubella Initiative (M&RI) has established key strategies for disease eradication.
  • A global research agenda update was necessary to align with elimination goals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and prioritize key research questions for measles and rubella elimination.
  • To update the global research agenda based on expert input and programmatic needs.
  • To guide future research and innovation efforts in vaccination and diagnostics.

Main Methods:

  • The M&RI Research and Innovation Working Group (R&IWG) conducted a research prioritization process.
  • Input was gathered from vaccination experts via a web survey and review of strategic documents.
  • A meeting of experts prioritized research questions across four strategic areas: epidemiology/economics, surveillance/laboratory, immunization strategies, and demand creation/communications.

Main Results:

  • Nineteen priority research questions were identified across the four strategic areas.
  • These questions address critical aspects of measles and rubella elimination efforts.
  • The research priorities aim to improve cost-effectiveness, vaccination tools, and diagnostic capabilities.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing the 19 priority research questions is essential for advancing measles and rubella elimination.
  • Sustained partner commitments and resources are vital for research implementation and innovation.
  • A coordinated platform is needed to support the execution of the updated global research agenda.
Keywords:
EradicationImmunizationMeaslesResearchRubellaVaccines

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