Vaccination Gaps and Disease Impact

This chapter examines the critical deficiencies in vaccination strategies, focusing on diseases affecting impoverished populations, such as RSV and tropical illnesses. It discusses the correlation between poverty and illness prevalence, particularly in developed nations, while highlighting the historical and ongoing challenges posed by diseases like malaria and hookworm. Additionally, it explores how environmental factors and urbanization relate to the spread of these diseases, underlining the urgency for improved public health solutions.