Vaccines

Our work in vaccines focuses on protecting humans all around the world and to prevent certain diseases.

Vaccines are one of the most important, effective preventive measures in medicine.1

Immunization through vaccination currently according to WHO prevents 3,5-5 million deaths every year from diseases like diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, influenza, and measles.2

Importance of vaccines

We are aware of our global responsibility, which is why we are always working to improve access to our vaccines now and in the future. Our broad vaccine portfolio can prevent diseases that affect all stages of life – from childhood to adulthood.

How Vaccines work

Vaccines help the body’s immune system recognize pathogens and fight them. Vaccines can protect against more than 20 diseases, some of which are life-threatening. Vaccinations can prevent serious diseases for example measles, chickenpox and specific HPV-related diseases2

Experience in vaccines

We strive to keep pace with the ever-changing infectious landscape by researching and advancing vaccine candidates for many threatening diseases. MSD* has pioneered in advances of vaccine research and delivery for more than 100 years.

* including all predecessor companies and mergers

More websites

ÖVIH banner for a video on the topic: Why vaccinate?
Image of the Instagram logo and the QR code to the Instagram profile of Gemeinsam gegen HPV. Gemeinsam gegen Krebs.

References:
1. Bundesministerium für Soziales, Gesundheit, Pflege und Konsumentenschutz (BMSGPK)

2. World Health Organization (WHO) Vaccines and immunization (who.int), dated/downloaded 09.12.2024


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