Quotes by Seth Berkley

“We should have an effective vaccine in five to seven years.”

“The world is inching towards a vaccine.”

“Massive numbers of vaccines would be needed and companies are concerned, whos going to pay for that,”

“Developing an Aids vaccine for the regions of the world in greatest need will take many more innovative partnerships like this one given the difficult scientific challenges we face,”

“Preventive vaccines have ended or helped control the most deadly infectious diseases known to man. Finding a vaccine to stop the spread of the HIV virus must be a global priority.”

Now, when you get a viral infection, what normally happens is it takes days or weeks for your body to fight back at full strength, and that might be too late. When youre pre-immunized, what happens is you have forces in your body pre-trained to recognize and defeat specific foes. So thats really how vaccines work.

Leadership is about vision and responsibility, not power.

For just a few dollars a dose, vaccines save lives and help reduce poverty. Unlike medical treatment, they provide a lifetime of protection from deadly and debilitating disease. They are safe and effective. They cut healthcare and treatment costs, reduce the number of hospital visits, and ensure healthier children, families and communities.