Prevention of infection refers to the ability of the vaccine to protect individuals from becoming infected with the tuberculosis (TB) bacteria. A person cannot get TB disease if this person does not get infected. A person who is already infected with the TB bacteria prior to vaccination, may still develop TB disease in this case.
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.