Preventive vs Therapeutic Vaccines

Infographic

Published: July 6, 2022

Molly Coddington

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Historically, vaccines have been designed to stimulate the immune system to recognize a pathogen, activate the appropriate immune response and prevent the pathogen from establishing an infection. However, some vaccines are designed to treat, rather than prevent, diseases – or to slow their progression, known as therapeutic vaccines.

Download this infographic to learn more about:

What preventive and therapeutic vaccines are
How preventive and therapeutic vaccines are made
How preventive and therapeutic vaccines support public health
Recent advancements and future challenges in preventive and therapeutic vaccines

Meet the Author

Molly Coddington

Senior Science Writer

Molly Campbell is a senior science writer at Technology Networks. She holds a first-class honors degree in neuroscience. In 2021 Molly was shortlisted for the Women in Journalism Georgina Henry Award.