Preserving the future of vaccine science in the USA
Sallie R. Permar
Nature Microbiology, Published online: 22 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41564-026-02358-8 Vaccines have saved an estimated 154 million lives in 50 years, yet that infrastructure is under threat. We highlight the global impact of vaccine scientists who trained in the USA and urge for stronger communication, advocacy and public engagement to safeguard vaccine science.