Socially vulnerable groups is used as an umbrella term for population groups that have an increased risk for the development of TB disease because of their environmental conditions. This includes: homeless populations, migrants, people who are incarcerated, people who have substances abuse.
Potential implementation strategies, acceptability, and feasibility of new and repurposed TB vaccines
Our study provides crucial information for implementing novel TB vaccines in specific target groups and on country specific acceptability and feasibility. Key groups for vaccine implementation in these settings were identified, and should be included in clinical trials and implementation planning.