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The poultry industry plays an important role in supplying animal protein and strengthening global food security, and vaccination is considered the most effective method for the control and prevention of poultry diseases. Understanding vaccine types, routes of administration, and factors affecting their effectiveness is crucial for the success of vaccination programs. The main objective of this article is to introduce the major poultry vaccines and to evaluate the existing challenges and solutions in implementing vaccination strategies. This article is based on a review of scientific literature and guidelines. The findings indicate that various vaccines, including inactivated, live attenuated, recombinant, subunit, viral vector, virus-like particle, DNA, and mRNA vaccines, are available for major poultry diseases. Multiple factors, such as improper vaccine storage and transportation, stress, immunosuppressive diseases, and incorrect vaccination schedules, contribute to vaccination failure. Therefore, the development of a national poultry vaccination policy, the provision of high-quality vaccines, and adherence to technical guidelines are essential.

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Samadi, A. (2026). The Role of Vaccination in Poultry Flock Health Management: Challenges and Solutions. Journal of Natural Sciences – Kabul University, 8(4), 23–55. https://doi.org/10.62810/jns.v8i4.489
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