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Vaccinomics and adversomics: key elements for a personalized vaccinology
Antonio Laganà1,2, Giuseppa Visalli1, Angela Di Pietro1
1Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Personalized vaccinology, using vaccinomics and adversomics, can improve vaccine effectiveness and safety. This approach addresses vaccine hesitancy by tailoring vaccines to individual genetic and non-genetic factors for better immune response and fewer side effects.
Area of Science:
- Vaccinology
- Immunology
- Genetics
Background:
- Vaccines are crucial for infectious disease prevention, but vaccine hesitancy is a global challenge.
- Current vaccination strategies use uniform formulations and schedules for all individuals.
- A personalized approach to vaccinology is needed to enhance vaccine efficacy and safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current knowledge on vaccinomics and adversomics.
- To explore genetic and non-genetic factors influencing individual vaccine responses.
- To highlight the potential of personalized vaccinology in overcoming vaccine hesitancy.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent scientific knowledge.
- Focus on genetic and non-genetic factors influencing immune response.
- Analysis of factors contributing to vaccine side effects.
Main Results:
- Vaccinomics and adversomics offer insights into individual variability in vaccine response.
- Genetic and non-genetic factors significantly impact immune response and adverse events.
- Personalized vaccinology can potentially improve vaccine outcomes and public health.
Conclusions:
- Personalized vaccinology, informed by vaccinomics and adversomics, holds promise for improving vaccine efficacy and safety.
- Understanding individual differences is key to addressing vaccine hesitancy and optimizing vaccination strategies.
- Further research into genetic and non-genetic determinants will advance personalized vaccinology.
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