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Vaccines

Vaccines is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on laboratory and clinical vaccine research, utilization and immunization, published monthly online by MDPI.

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Subject Immunology, Medicine, Research & Experimental
Impact Factor 3.4
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
eISSN 2076-393X
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article processing charges (APC) are paid by authors or their institutions.

Submission Instructions

Vaccines accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must explain the paper's significance and fit to the journal scope and include statements that the work is not under consideration elsewhere and that all authors approved the manuscript and agree to its submission.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for this article type. Abstract should be around 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must contain the headings Background/Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript should include front matter with Title, Author list, Affiliations, Abstract, and Keywords; research sections of Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and optional Conclusions; and back matter with Supplementary Materials, Author Contributions, Funding, Data Availability Statement, Acknowledgments, Conflicts of Interest, and References. Three to ten keywords must appear after the abstract, a short author contributions paragraph is required for research articles with several authors, and generative AI tools cannot be listed as authors.
References References must be numbered in order of appearance, listed individually at the end of the manuscript, and cited in square brackets before punctuation.
Figures & Tables All figures, schemes, and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. All figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and accompanied by a short explanatory title and caption.
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Review

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must explain the paper’s significance and fit to the journal’s scope and include statements that the manuscript is not under consideration or published elsewhere and that all authors approved the manuscript and agree to submission.
Abstract An abstract is required.
Manuscript Review manuscripts should include front matter with Title, Author list, Affiliations, Abstract, and Keywords, a logically organized literature review with specific sections and optional subsections, and back matter with Author Contributions, Acknowledgments, Conflicts of Interest, and References. Review manuscripts must be critical and constructive, provide recommendations for future research, present no new unpublished data, and include three to ten keywords after the abstract.
References References must be numbered in order of appearance, listed individually at the end of the manuscript, and cited in square brackets before punctuation.
Figures & Tables All figures, schemes, and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. All figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and accompanied by a short explanatory title and caption.
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Scoping Review

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must explain the paper's significance and fit to the journal's scope and confirm that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere or published and that all authors approved the submission.
Abstract An abstract is permitted as part of the review manuscript structure.
Manuscript Scoping Review manuscripts must be submitted as a Review and can include Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Relevant Sections, Discussion, Conclusions, and Future Directions. Review manuscripts must be critical and constructive, provide recommendations for future research, and must not present new unpublished data.
References References must use a numbered citation style with in-text numbers in square brackets. References must be numbered in order of appearance, including table captions and figure legends, and listed individually at the end of the manuscript.
Figures & Tables All figures, schemes, and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. All figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and include a short explanatory title and caption.
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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must explain the manuscript's significance and fit with the journal's scope and confirm that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere or published and that all authors approved the manuscript and agree to its submission.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract should be around 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must contain the headings Background/Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Three to ten pertinent keywords must be provided after the abstract.
References References must be numbered in order of appearance, listed individually at the end, and cited in square brackets before punctuation.
Figures & Tables All figures, schemes, and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. All figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and accompanied by a short explanatory title and caption.
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Meta-Analyses

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must explain the paper’s significance and fit to the journal’s scope and confirm that all authors approved the manuscript and that it is not under consideration elsewhere or already published.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Systematic reviews and meta-analyses should use the same structure as research articles. The manuscript must include three to ten pertinent keywords after the abstract.
References References must be numbered in order of appearance, listed individually at the end of the manuscript, and cited in square brackets before punctuation.
Figures & Tables All figures, schemes, and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. All figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and accompanied by a short explanatory title and caption.
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Case Reports

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must explain the paper's significance and fit to the journal scope and confirm that all authors approved the manuscript and that it is not under consideration elsewhere or previously published.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Case reports should include an introduction, a case presentation, a discussion, and a conclusion. Three to ten pertinent keywords must be added after the abstract.
References References must be numbered in order of appearance, listed individually at the end of the manuscript, and cited in square brackets before punctuation.
Figures & Tables All figures, schemes, and tables must be inserted into the main text close to their first citation. All figures, schemes, and tables must be numbered in order of appearance and include a short explanatory title and caption.
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Recent Publications

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Effectiveness of Interventions in Reducing Missed Opportunities for Vaccination Among Children Under Age Five

Jacques L. Tamuzi, Patrick D. M. C. Katoto, Doris Y. Sakala, Serge M. Zigabe, Charles S. Wiysonge, Peter S. Nyasulu

10.3390/vaccines14060505
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Mpox-Related Knowledge, Risk Perception, and Vaccination Willingness Among University Students in Aktobe, Kazakhstan: A Cross-Sectional Study

Dilnaz Konbayeva, Lespek Kutumbetov, Balzhan Myrzakhmetova, Olga Chervyakova, Kuandyk Zhugunissov, Askhat Myngbay, Gulnar Altayeva, Saida Askatkyzy, Togzhan Nurdauletova, Gulmira Abulgazimova, Nadezhda Burambayeva, Arman Issimov

10.3390/vaccines14060504
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HPV Vaccination Uptake and Acceptability of HPV/HIV Integrated Services Models for Adolescent Girls in Mozambique and Zimbabwe: The AIM-HPV Implementation Research Study

Michelle M. Gill, Assucênio Chissaque, Edna Viegas, Lillian Chinyanganya, Hilda Bara, Lauren Greenberg, Nontokozo Gava, Mahira Amade, Bridget Kanengoni, Angela Mushavi, Leonildo Augusto Nhampossa, Aleny Couto, Neiva Banze, Humberto Inguane, Epifânia Orlando Raimundo, Patricia Pérez Martin, Laura Guay, Rhoderick Machekano

10.3390/vaccines14060503
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Vaccination Against Serogroup B Meningococcal Disease: Current Status and Future Perspectives—A Consensus Document of the World Association for Infectious Diseases and Immunological Disorders (WAidid)

Susanna Esposito, Nigel Curtis, Ulrich Heininger, Markus Knuf, Shamez Ladhani, Helen Marshall, Federico Martinon-Torres, Marco Safadi, Vana Spoulou, Mohamed K. Taha, Nicola Principi

10.3390/vaccines14060502
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Attitudes, Motivation, and Predictors of Influenza Vaccination Uptake Among Primary Healthcare Professionals in Greece

Isidoros Kougioumtzoglou, Evangelia-Georgia Kostaki, George Soulis, Nikos Selekos, Areti-Dimitra Koulouvari, Dimitrios Kouvelas, Nikos Maniadakis, Areti Lagiou

10.3390/vaccines14060500
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

First decision is provided approximately 18.1 days after submission; acceptance to publication is 2.8 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter must be included with each manuscript submission. It should explain the significance of the paper, place the findings in context, explain fit with the journal scope, acknowledge any prior submissions to MDPI journals, and include statements that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere and that all authors approved the submission.

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What are the publication costs?

Article processing charges (APC) are paid by authors or their institutions.

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Research Topics

SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy Influenza Virus Research Studies COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Immunotherapy and Immune Responses Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology Respiratory viral infections research COVID-19 epidemiological studies Animal Virus Infections Studies vaccines and immunoinformatics approaches Virology and Viral Diseases Immune responses and vaccinations Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments Hepatitis B Virus Studies Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology Viral Infections and Immunology Research Cervical Cancer and HPV Research Misinformation and Its Impacts Virus-based gene therapy research COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction Bacterial Infections and Vaccines Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research Viral Infections and Vectors Mosquito-borne diseases and control

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