Course Details
Country:
Netherlands
Institution:
Free University of Amsterdam
Course Title:
Infectious Diseases and Vaccine Development
Course Number:
AB_1046
Course Description:
Course Objective
Acquire basic knowledge and insight in:
• Infectious diseases, diagnosis, vaccines, vaccination and vaccine
immunology
• The history and future of the Dutch national vaccination program
• The role of Vaccines in International Public Health and the role of
international organizations
• Research & Development, Production and Quality Assurance of vaccines
• Regulatory aspects in vaccine development, production and safety
monitoring
• The role of public opinions, communication and scare stories in the
effectiveness of vaccination programs
• Vaccination policies for special groups such as of travelers,
immigrants, refugees, soldiers, and women during pregnancy and lactation
Acquire skills in analyzing and presenting a vaccination strategy for
one specific infectious disease (group assignment)
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
GCH 494
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