Regulations for the Manufacture and Control of Live Poliovirus Vaccine: International Experience and China's Path.

Author: Miao WU ¹
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1. Institute for the History of Natural Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Chinese Regulations for the Manufacture and Control of Live Poliovirus Vaccine; Gu Fang Zhou; international cooperation; localization
MeSH: Child; Humans; Poliovirus Vaccine, Inactivated; Poliomyelitis/epidemiology*; Disease Outbreaks; China
From: Chinese Medical Sciences Journal 2023;38(4):315-320
CountryChina
Language:English
Abstract: The eradication of poliomyelitis is a landmark achievement in the history of public health, providing strong protection for children's health. The introduction of the Chinese Regulations for the Manufacture and Control of Live Poliovirus Vaccine is a prerequisite and safeguard for the large-scale production and use of domestically produced live poliovirus vaccines, serving as an indispensable component of vaccine safety. This article, based on archival documents, letters, collections of essays, and oral interviews, examines the historical experience of the development of Chinese Regulations for the Manufacture and Control of Live Poliovirus Vaccine. It contends that the emphasis on localization and the active engagement in international cooperation are critical factors in the swift introduction of Chinese Regulations for the Manufacture and Control of Live Poliovirus Vaccine.