The art of vaccine production is a meticulous and strategic process, marked by a rich legacy of pioneering research and development. Thanks to substantial investment from the pharmaceutical industry, an impressive array of vaccines have emerged to combat a wide spectrum of diseases.
Traditionally, the development of a new vaccine has taken 10-15 years, with costs ranging from £374 million to £1.5 billion per vaccine. The construction of a biological manufacturing site, constituting 70% of the effort and cost, involves a staggering £448 million, with a mere 6% probability of market entry from the preclinical phase.
Despite the lengthy timeline, sustained investment and the integration of cutting-edge technologies are pivotal in controlling, and possibly eradicating, vaccine-preventable diseases.