PHM-Exch> The Lancet-Vaccine symposium alert

[Claudio Schuftan]

A CHALLENGE FOR PHM MEMBERS IN THE UK TO ATTEND TO PRESENT THE PHM POSITION
ON THIS TOPIC.
Claudio
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***From:* Das, Pamela (ELS-CAM)**SAVE THE DATE**

***WHAT:* Launch of*** The Lancet* Series on The New Decade of Vaccines

Vaccines are undoubtedly one of the best investments in health. Immunisation
programmes have contributed enormously to reducing the burden of infectious
diseases, and are responsible for much of the falling rates of morbidity and
mortality worldwide. In Dec 2010, global health leaders committed to making
the next 10 years, the Decade of Vaccines—to ensure discovery, development,
and delivery of lifesaving vaccines globally, especially to the poorest
countries. A new*** Lancet* Series will look at every aspect of this medical
technology, including the developments expected over the coming decade and
what we can expect from translation of the latest vaccine science. Improving
vaccine coverage and financing of both existing and newer vaccines together
with how we communicate the benefits of vaccines and ensure public trust and
confidence, are also examined. There will be a symposium of the five papers
followed by a panel discussion and Q&A led by Dr Richard Horton,
Editor-in-chief of*** The Lancet*

***WHEN:* 10 June, 9am-4pm

***WHERE:* Manson Theatre lecture theatre, London School of Hygiene and
Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, WC1E 7HT

Full programme details will follow shortly

***CONTACT:* Pam Das; ***Pamela.das at lancet.com* <Pamela.das at lancet.com>:

Dr Pam Das PhD

Senior Executive editor
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