"Vaccins" is a collaboration between the Biosciences and Society Foundation (BWM) and Lias Publishers, aimed at bringing the latest life sciences developments with social impact to a broader audience. The book is edited by Prof. Dr. Cécile van Els (RIVM), Dr. Jim van Steenbergen (BWM), Dr. Jannes van Everdingen (BWM), and Astrid van de Graaf (editor-in-chief). Pramiti Parwani and Rogier Simons' contribution highlights the critical importance of legal frameworks in ensuring fair access to vaccines globally, a topic that has gained unprecedented relevance in light of the recent pandemic.