Guiding principles

Last modified

June 17, 2020 @ 12:30 PM

We seek to generate an open, transparent, honest and balanced debate on this site, aimed at helping the general public and the stakeholders to better understand the issues surrounding vaccines and vaccination

Different stakeholders should be able to voice their views: in fact we strongly urge all experts to contribute

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Moderation policy

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The Editor consults an advisory Board composed of representatives of Vaccines Europe members companies, a patient representative and two independent medical doctors, on topics that might be relevant to the portal. As part of our rigorous quality control system, articles are circulated to the advisory board in advance of publication.

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Vaccines Today is not in a position to manage potential reports on Adverse Events but the information will be communicated to the concerned manufacturer(s)

Conflicts of interest and sponsorship policy

Vaccines Today is funded solely by Vaccines Europe. This covers editorial, production and hosting costs. No advertising of any kind is accepted. The site addresses issues relating to vaccination but does not discuss individual vaccines or medical products.

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