Vaccinology University of Antwerp

Overview

The Vaccinology programme from University of Antwerp and Winter University is of interest to all medical, nursing or midwifery students and postgraduates.

​Vaccines are one of the most effective health interventions ever developed. Immunization is a safe and effective way to protect people against several diseases. The risks of these diseases are far greater than the risk of immunization. Immunization coverage remains a matter of concern as long as people are not protected against sometimes fatal complications of infectious diseases.

Good vaccination programmes and well-trained health professionals make a difference! However, vaccinology is a poorly addressed issue during training of future health care workers, leaving many without the necessary skills and knowledge on communication about vaccines and how to administer them.

Learning outcome:

• Knowledge on the basic principles of vaccine-related immunology, epidemiology and the distribution of infectious diseases.  
• Knowledge on the types, composition and development of different vaccines.  
• Knowledge on vaccine preventable diseases, their prevalence and short- and longterm complications.  
• Practical knowledge on vaccination techniques, vaccination storage and reconstitution methods, and what to do with vaccine-related complications.  
• Knowledge on the aim of vaccinations and the rationale in difference between national and international vaccination schedules.  
• The ability to answer  questions regarding vaccine controverse.