Vaccines

Explore why vaccines are important, how they are developed and what the future could bring
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title-strip icon Why vaccines matter

See how vaccines save lives, prevent diseases and benefit our economy and NHS.

 How are vaccines researched and manufactured?

title-strip icon How are vaccines researched and manufactured?

Learn more about the rigorous process every vaccine goes through.

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title-strip icon Vaccines of the future

Discover what the future will hold for health and technology.

Last reviewed date: 23 June 2026

Next review date: 23 June 2029