Thu 4 Jun: Charlbury Society Talk - What have vaccines ever done for us?
Please join us for the final talk in the Charlbury Society's 25/26 season with Katie Ewer, a Professor of Vaccine Immunology specialising in understanding protective immunity induced by vaccines and development of novel malaria vaccines.
Childhood vaccines have transformed global public health by preventing millions of deaths and serious illnesses every year from diseases like measles, polio, and whooping cough. By safely training a child’s immune system to recognize and fight specific germs, vaccines stop outbreaks before they start, protect those who are too young or too sick to be vaccinated, and reduce the overall spread of infection in communities. This has led to dramatic reductions in child mortality, fewer disabilities, and less strain on families and health services, making vaccination one of the most effective and affordable health measures in history. In this talk, Katie will discuss the value of vaccines, how they work, her role in the development of vaccines against COVID and malaria, and finally share a few thoughts on the future of vaccines.
This talk will be in the Memorial Hall. Refreshments from 7.15pm, talk at 7.30. Free for members, £3 for guests.