Anthony Fauci and Gregory Folkers (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) discusses the role of US government agencies and the NIAID in particular, in the fight against infectious diseases and the part that vaccine research plays in this fight. From long term strategic decisions to specific research projects, Fauci illustrates the federal commitment to vaccine development and how it has and can impact both national and international health.
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Folkers, G., Fauci, A. The Role of US Government Agencies in Vaccine Research And Development. Nat Med 4 (Suppl 5), 491–494 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1038/nm0598supp-491
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