We need more than good science to fight infectious disease

Nature NewsCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Bec CrewOctober 25, 2025 at 04:27 PM

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Immunology faces significant challenges as anti-vaccination sentiments spread globally and funding for infectious disease research decreases, particularly in the United States. Despite vaccines eliminating measles in the U.S. in 2000, reported cases have surged to levels not seen since 1992. Researchers like Erica Ollmann Saphire at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology are developing safer measles vaccines and treatments but face funding struggles. Similar challenges affect tuberculosis and polio research, with promising scientific advancements hindered by reduced support.

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World Health Organization 40% US ×250% La Jolla Institute for Immunology 60% Erica Ollmann Saphire ×280%

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immunology 90% vaccines 85% infectious diseases 80% anti-vaccination sentiments 70% public health 70% funding cuts 65% research funding struggle 60% measles prevention and treatment 60% polio 55% tuberculosis 55%

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