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Vaccinology and Immunizations

  • 1st Edition - May 12, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Jahangir Moini, Obehi Enabulele, Mandana Naderi
  • Language: English

Vaccinology and Immunizations is a thorough resource on the immune system, the history of vaccines, vaccine preparation, the process of vaccine approval, and the preventio… Read more

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Description

Vaccinology and Immunizations is a thorough resource on the immune system, the history of vaccines, vaccine preparation, the process of vaccine approval, and the prevention and eradication of diseases. It also includes chapters on vaccine safety and errors, and complete information on pediatric and adult immunizations. There is also discussion on elderly immunology and immunization for people who are seeking to travel abroad, as well as timely information about COVID-19.

Its focus on the innate and adaptive defense systems of the body will ensure understanding of human immunity and how immunizations are effective. There is a variety of available titles related to vaccinology and immunizations, but many are now outdated.

Vaccinology and Immunizations provides a new, updated resource that is widely needed, and will be welcomed by students of undergraduate, graduate and master level in vaccinology or immunology, and would also be of interest to nurses, researchers, and pharmacists.

Key features

  • Showcases fundamental information on the basics of immunology, as well as an in-depth exploration into the history of vaccines and the immunization process
  • Covers the latest developments in the field, including timely coverage of COVID-19
  • Includes illustrations and tables to enhance learning experiences
  • Offers study questions, case questions and other beneficial learning material for students, as well as test banks, PowerPoint slides and video content for instructors

Readership

Students in undergraduate/graduate courses on Vaccinology, Nurses, medical assistants, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians will all benefit from this book

Table of contents

Unit I: Vaccinology and Immunizations

1. The Immune System

2. Integrative Immunology

Unit II: Vaccinology

3. History of Vaccines

4. Vaccine Preparation and Classifications

5. The Process of Vaccine Approval

6. Prevention and Eradication of Infectious Diseases

7. Vaccine Safety and Errors

8.Preventable Childhood Infections

9. Pediatric Immunizations

10. Adult Immunizations

11. Immunology in the Older Adults

12. Vaccines for Travelers
Self-Examination Questions
Answer Key
Glossary
Index

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: May 12, 2026
  • Language: English

About the authors

JM

Jahangir Moini

Dr. Moini was assistant professor at Tehran University, Medical School, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, for nine years. For 15 years, he was the Director of Science and Health for Everest University in Melbourne FL. He was also a Professor of Science and Health at Everest for a total of 24 years. For 6 years, until his retirement, he was a Professor of Science and Health at Eastern Florida State College. Dr. Moini has been actively teaching for 39 years, and for 23 years, has been an international author of 56 books (including 11 books for Elsevier).
Affiliations and expertise
Retired Professor of Science and Health, Eastern Florida State College, Palm Bay, FL, USA

OE

Obehi Enabulele

Enabulele is currently working in clinical research focused on therapies for diseases in children, including rare diseases. Her career spans over 8 years’ experience in retail and hospital pharmacy settings, with a significant proportion being in sterile compounding. As a well-rounded pharmacist, Obehi participates actively in developing standards and procedures that guide pharmacy operations in different settings.
Affiliations and expertise
Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist, Children's Hospital Colorado, USA

MN

Mandana Naderi

Naderi is also part of the Phoenix Biomedical Campus and an Antimicrobial Stewardship Expert at the Arizona Department of Health Services. Her areas of interest include antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial stewardship, critical care, and public health.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor of Practice, Pharmacy Practice & Science Division of the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, USA