December 15 is the World Strengthened Immunity Day, which was originally introduced by the World Health Organization in 1988, to raise awareness in the fight against polio. Despite polio has been eradicated in many countries today, this date still serves as a reminder to the importance of immunity.
Why Vaccination is Important?
Polo is an incurable disease that can lead to disabling and even death, and polio vaccine is a critical tool in the global effort to eradicate polio.
Vaccines work by training the immune system to recognize and respond effectively to specific pathogens, providing protection against infectious diseases. The immune system's ability to generate memory responses plays a crucial role in the long-term effectiveness of vaccines.
How In Vivo Animal Imaging Advance Vaccine Development?
In vivo imaging allows researchers to track the immune response in real-time. Fluorescent or bioluminescent markers can be incorporated into vaccines or immune cells, enabling visualization of immune cell migration, activation, and interaction with pathogens. In vivo imaging is also an important tool in preclinical studies, allowing researchers to evaluate vaccine candidates before advancing to human clinical trials. This helps identify promising candidates and optimize vaccine formulations.
Biolight Biotechnology’s In Vivo Imaging System
Our AniView multi-model in vivo animal imaging system enables scientists to monitor the immune responses and vaccine biodistribution of lab animal, helping researcher evaluate vaccine safety and efficacy which significantly advancing the vaccine development.
Reference:
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/polio/index.html