Special Issues

Vaccines publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated EBM will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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The 3rd Edition: Development of Vaccines Based on Virus-Like Particles submission deadline 27 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open
Keywords: virus-like particles; VLPs; chimeric VLPs; conjugated VLPs; virosomes; nanoparticles; nanocarriers; prophylactic vaccines; therapeutic vaccines; multimeric presentation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines against Infectious Diseases)
Factors That Contribute to Vaccine Hesitancy towards COVID-19 Vaccination submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open
Keywords: COVID-19; vaccine hesitancy; vaccine attitude; vaccine knowledge; disease prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccine Efficacy and Safety)
Influence of Natural and/or Vaccine Immunity on the Dynamics of SARS-CoV-2
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15714 | Submission Open
Keywords: - SARS-CoV-2 - Vaccines - Natural Infection - Variant - Immunity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology)
Recent Research on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection and Vaccination
edited by and Yufeng Yao
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8584 | Submission Open
Keywords: HPV infection; HPV vaccination; willingness; hesitancy; therapeutic vaccines; cervical cancer prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Papillomavirus Vaccines)
Vaccines and Prevention of Infections in Early Life
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5844 | Submission Open
Keywords: pediatric infection; pediatric vaccines; childhood immunization; pediatric infection control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Vaccines and Public Health)
Vaccine Uptake in Italy, through the OBVIOUS Project and Other Independent Research
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5173 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccine uptake; vaccine hesitancy; vaccination rates; Italy
Cutaneous Reactions to Vaccination: Clinical and Histopathological Features submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4888 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccines; adverse reactions; SARS-CoV-2; cutaneous manifestations; dermatology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Immunology)
Advances in Vaccines against Infectious Diseases submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2256 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccination; antigens; disease; immune; immunity; vaccine delivery; host responses; biodefence; emerging pathogens; MERS; parasites; virus; bacteria; adjuvants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines against Infectious Diseases)
Review Special Issue Series: T-cell Based Vaccine Development against Pathogen Infections
edited by Zheng Zhang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1422 | Submission Open
Keywords: T cell; T-cell-based vaccine; T cell response; immune response; SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19 vaccine; animal model; immunogenicity; efficacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Innate and Adaptive Immunity in Vaccination)
Infectious Diseases: Antibodies and Vaccines
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1198 | Submission Open
Keywords: neutralizing antibody; infectious disease; cross-reactive; epitope; vaccine design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines against Infectious Diseases)
SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Women and Children submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1143 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccines; COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; vaccination; pregnant women; children; infants; risk groups; immune response; antibodies
(This special issue belongs to the Section COVID-19 Vaccines and Vaccination)
Vaccines and Therapeutic Approaches in Dermatological Diseases submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 833 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccinations; vaccines; dermatology; tumor therapy; immune system; side effects; skin reactions; virus vaccines; virus; bacteria; COVID-19 vaccines; mRNA; vasculitis; angioedema; anaphylaxis; thrombocytopenia; B cells; T cells; vaccination complication; safety; target structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Therapeutic Vaccines and Antibody Therapeutics)
Host–Virus Interactions and Vaccine Development
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 828 | Submission Open
Keywords: virus infection; host genes; immune regulation; innate immunity; immunological memory; vaccine efficacy
Pneumococcal Vaccines: Current Status and Future Prospects submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 790 | Submission Open
Keywords: streptococcus pneumonia; pneumococcal disease; pneumococcal vaccines; epidemiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines against Infectious Diseases)
COVID-19 Vaccination and Public Health: Addressing Global, Regional and Within-Country Inequalities submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 725 | Submission Open
Keywords: COVID-19 vaccine; population impact of COVID-19 vaccination; public health surveillance; health inequalities; access
Immune Response after Respiratory Infection or Vaccination
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 554 | Submission Open
Keywords: immune response to viral co-infections; immune memory in response to co-infections; influenza and coronavirus vaccines; vaccines for co-infections
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cellular/Molecular Immunology)
The Immune System in Cancer
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer; immunotherapy; immuno-oncology; immunology; tumor microenvironment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Vaccines and Immunotherapy)
Role of Vaccination on Epidemic Control of the Infectious Diseases and Impact on Public Health submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccine epidemiology; efficacy; effectiveness; acceptability; hesitancy; epidemic control; vaccination strategies
Synthetic Vaccines
edited by Bret D. Ulery
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccines; biomolecules; biomaterials; drug delivery; immunology
Advances in Glycoconjugate Vaccines and Nanovaccines submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open
Keywords: glycoconjugate vaccines; infection diseases; anticancer vaccines; glycosylated nanovaccines; antigenic saccharides; conjugation chemistry; glycoconjugate characterization; dual-acting vaccines; glycosylated nanoparticles
Human Cytomegalovirus Vaccine Development: Progress and Prospects
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open
Keywords: cytomegalovirus; vaccines; congenital; latency; glycoproteins; pregnancy; clinical trials
The Role of Immune Response in Viruses and Respiratory Allergy submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open
Keywords: asthma; eosinophilic inflammation; antiviral cytokines; Th-2 response; neutrophils; eosinophils; mast cells; respiratory viruses; rhinitis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Immunology)
The 2nd Edition: Non-Specific Protection in the Response to Vaccination and Other Immune Stimulation submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-specific protections; vaccination; non-specific effects (NSEs); trained immunity; immune system; pathogens
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pathogens-host Immune Interface)
Novel Viral Vaccine and Molecular Immunology
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open
Keywords: viral infectious diseases; novel vaccines; immune mechanism
Promoting Research, Development and Access to Vaccines to Address Global Inequities
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open
Keywords: research and development; communicable diseases; vulnerable population; medical countermeasures; vaccine-preventable diseases; innovative vaccines; vaccine hesitancy; health education; vaccination coverage rates; vaccination strategies
New Approaches to Vaccine Development and Delivery submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccines; formulation; vaccine delivery; yeast-based vaccines; surface display; yeast shell; delivery systems; mRNA vaccines; DNA vaccines; subunit vaccine; adjuvant; virus-like particles (VLPs); quality control
Role of Gut Microbiota in Immune Tolerance and Vaccine Development
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: immune tolerance; subtype of immune cells; microbiome; probiotics; T cells; B cells; dendritic cells; antigen-presenting cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Immunology)
Dendritic Cells (DCs) and Cancer Immunotherapy
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 887 | Submission Open
Keywords: dendritic cell vaccine; cancer immunotherapy; immune checkpoint blockade; tumor immunity; CD8 T cell immunity; exosomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Vaccines and Immunotherapy)
Immunotherapeutics for Treating Infectious Diseases and Beyond submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12259 | Submission Open
Keywords: immunotherapy; autoimmune diseases; glycosylation; antibody engineering; cancer; antibodies; immunoregulation
Cancer Vaccines 3.0
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10704 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer immunotherapy; therapeutic vaccine; tumor-associated antigens; neoantigens; adjuvant; tumor microenvironment; oncolytic viruses; immune checkpoint inhibitors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Vaccines and Immunotherapy)
State-of-the-Art Vaccine Research in AustralAsia submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7582 | Submission Open
Keywords: SARS-CoV-2; COVID; antiviral; vaccines; mucosal; adjuvants; humoral immunity; antibodies; cellular immunity; infectious disease; influenza; viral infection
(This special issue belongs to the Section COVID-19 Vaccines and Vaccination)
Vaccination: Feature Review Papers
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4657 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccine research; vaccination; immunology
Porcine Vaccines: Enhancing Health, Productivity, and Welfare
edited by Tongqing An
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3944 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Vaccines)
Varicella and Zoster Vaccination
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2583 | Submission Open
Keywords: varicella-zoster virus; chickenpox; shingles; vaccination; epidemiology; geographical regions; neurological diseases; SARS-CoV-2
Tuberculosis Vaccine Research: Inducing Immune Memory and Regulation
edited by Bingdong Zhu
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2357 | Submission Open
Keywords: tuberculosis; vaccine; immune memory
Vaccine Efficacy and Safety in Patients with Immune-Mediated Intestinal Diseases
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1299 | Submission Open
Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); Crohn’ s disease; ulcerative colitis; celiac disease; vaccines; immune-mediated intestinal disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccine Efficacy and Safety)
Development of Novel Mucosal Vaccines: Advances in Technology and Delivery submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 383 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral vaccines; nasal vaccines; live attenuated vaccines; DNA vaccines; mRNA vaccines; viral vectors vaccine; nanoparticle delivery system; adjuvants; gene-based vaccine; microencapsulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Therapeutic Vaccines and Antibody Therapeutics)
Animal Diseases: Immune Response and Vaccines
edited by , José M. Rojas and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 272 | Submission Open
Keywords: immune responses; ruminants; vaccines; animal health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Vaccines)
Vaccine Efficacy and Safety in People with Kidney Diseases/Kidney Transplant Recipients
edited by Claudius Speer
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccines; mRNA vaccines; kidney transplant recipients; immunosuppression; biomarkers; dialysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccine Efficacy and Safety)
Antibody Immunity against Emerging Pathogens
edited by Fok Moon Lum and Siew-Wai Fong
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibodies; autoantibodies; natural antibodies; autoimmunity; pathogenesis; humoral immunity; vaccination; diagnostic
Viral Vector-Based Vaccines and Therapeutics
edited by Sujit Pujhari
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open
Keywords: viral vectors; vaccine technology; gene therapy; immunization strategies; vector design; vaccine safety; vector-based therapeutics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Attenuated/Inactivated/Live and Vectored Vaccines)
Nanovaccines for Animal Infectious Diseases
edited by Yongwen Luo, Huiying Fan and Qing Wang
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open
Keywords: LNP-mRNA vaccines; VLP vaccines; polymeric/inorganic nanoparticle vaccines; self-assembled protein vaccines; biomimetic nanoparticle vaccines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Vaccines)
Recent Scientific Development of Poliovirus Vaccines
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open
Keywords: novel oral polio vaccines (nOPV); vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV); recombination; inactivated oral vaccine strains (sIPV); edible vaccines; non-infectious vaccine-like particles (VLPs); subdermal administration of fractional doses; adjuvants; edible vaccines; microarray patches
Pharmacoepidemiology in Vaccine Safety and Efficacy submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: pharmacoepidemiology; safety; efficacy; vaccines
Immune Responses to Vaccines in Patients with Hematologic Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open
Keywords: SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19; leukemia; lymphoma; multiple myeloma; chronic myeloproliferative neoplasms; immune thrombocytopenia; tixagevimab/cilgavimab
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Vaccines and Immunotherapy)
Utilization of Non-human Viruses as Recombinant Vector Vaccines against Newly Emerging Human Viral Diseases
edited by Dayan Wang and Abdo Said
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: recombinant vector vaccines; non-human viruses (herpesviruses; adenoviruses; poxviruses; and baculoviruses); vaccine development; immunogenicity; immune response; comparative vaccine studies; clinical trials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Attenuated/Inactivated/Live and Vectored Vaccines)
Vaccine Efficacy and Safety in Transplant Recipients
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 2 | Submission Open
Keywords: transplant recipients; vaccination; kidney; heart; lung; stem cell transplants; safety; antibody response; efficacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccine Efficacy and Safety)
Communicable Diseases: New and Old Therapies and Preventive Strategies submission deadline 15 Feb 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10802 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccines; therapies; communicable diseases; hesitancy; acceptance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines against Infectious Diseases)
Vaccines against Arthropods and Arthropod-Borne Pathogens submission deadline 15 Feb 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4907 | Submission Open
Keywords: novel vaccine candidates; nanovaccines; transmission-blocking vaccines; anti-microbiota vaccines; arthropod– host– pathogen interactions; host and vector immunity; pathogen-derived antigens; vaccination trials; arthropod vectors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines against (re)emerging and Tropical Infections Diseases)
Immunization Strategies and Vaccine Uptake after the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic submission deadline 15 Feb 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3162 | Submission Open
Keywords: attitudes; healthcare workers; immunizations; knowledge; practices; vaccines; drivers; barriers
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