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Marianne Holm

Head, Epidemiology and Public Health Research

International Vaccine Institute

Marianne Holm is the head of epidemiology and public health research at the International Vaccine Institute. She is a medical doctor and an epidemiologist.

Antibiotics are convenient, relatively cheap, and a proven choice against common infections. While antibiotics can sometimes help clear up underlying infections, they are not always necessary, and inappropriate use can lead to antimicrobial resistance. Photo credit: iStock/Thakkura Podjanapon.
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Vaccines against Antimicrobial Resistance: Short- and Long-Term Solutions to End the Invisible Pandemic

Deaths due to antibiotic-resistant superbugs estimated to rise to 10 million yearly, with annual cost seen at $100 trillion by 2050 if no action is taken.