Research — Vaccine Science & History
Evidence-based resources on vaccine development, history, and approval.
Understanding Vaccine Research
The Research section provides comprehensive information on how vaccines are developed, tested, approved, and monitored for safety. Our content draws from peer-reviewed research, government agencies, and regulatory bodies.
Whether you're a citizen seeking to understand vaccine science, a healthcare professional looking for reference materials, or a journalist researching vaccine topics, this section provides documented evidence and primary source citations.
We present research findings objectively, distinguishing between what is firmly established by scientific consensus and areas where research is ongoing.
Start Here by Audience
Citizens
Start with our vaccine history overview and how vaccines are approved. Then explore specific vaccines and diseases.
Learn More →Clinicians
Reference our clinical trial phases, regulatory processes, and clinical considerations. Visit our clinician guide.
Learn More →Journalists
Access our media guide, primary data sources, and guidance on interpreting vaccine statistics correctly.
Learn More →Featured Research Resources
Vaccine History
Timeline from variolation to mRNA vaccines
Approval Process
From preclinical to FDA approval
Vaccine Catalog
All vaccines, developers, and status
Vaccine Platforms
mRNA, viral vector, protein subunit, and more
Ingredients
What's in vaccines and why
Disease Index
Vaccine-preventable diseases
Publications
Books, journals, and institutional reports