There are currently more than 200 vaccines available to protect against a wide variety of diseases. These vaccines are designed to provide protection against infectious diseases, such as measles, mumps, rubella, polio, hepatitis A and B, pertussis (whooping cough), diphtheria, tetanus, human papillomavirus (HPV), rotavirus, meningococcal disease, pneumococcal disease, and haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib).
In addition, there are several new vaccines that are in the process of being developed for diseases such as Ebola, Zika virus, and other emerging infections.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that all children receive routine vaccinations and booster shots in order to ensure maximum protection against these diseases. The WHO also recommends that adults receive specific vaccines, such as the influenza vaccine, based on their age, lifestyle, and health conditions.
Furthermore, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also recommends certain vaccines for adults, such as the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccine and the zoster (shingles) vaccine.
Overall, the number of available vaccines continues to grow each year as new vaccines are developed and new recommendations are made by the WHO and the CDC. It is important to stay up to date on the recommended vaccines for both children and adults in order to ensure the best protection against infectious diseases.