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Journey through Childhood Infections and Vaccine Development
This chapter follows a parent's emotional journey dealing with their toddler's serious streptococcal infection and Epstein-Barr virus, reflecting on the challenges and gratitude for advancements in healthcare. It transitions to research on group A streptococcal infections with insights into genetic diversity and the complexities of developing vaccines. The discussion expands to immune endotypes predictive of vaccination responses, exploring how inflammatory responses influence antibody responses and the potential for personalized vaccine approaches.