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“In 1938, he created the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. The foundation raised money for the care of patients and prevention of the disease in a campaign dubbed the “March of Dimes.”

Students explore the history and importance of vaccines through A Shot in the Arm! by Don Brown. The book introduces how vaccines have helped people stay safe from diseases like smallpox, measles, and COVID-19. Through fun illustrations and storytelling, the book makes complex science easier to understand. By the end of the lesson, students will appreciate how vaccines have saved lives and continue to play a vital role in public health.

In A Shot in the Arm! (2021), Don Brown delves into the transformative history of vaccines, from smallpox to COVID-19, highlighting both the science of immunity and the incredible contributions of figures like Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Edward Jenner. Part of the Big Ideas That Changed the World series, this graphic novel captures the urgency and drama of humanity's battle against infectious diseases, blending humor with impactful storytelling.

“In 1938, he created the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. The foundation raised money for the care of patients and prevention of the disease in a campaign dubbed the “March of Dimes.””

The book introduces how vaccines have helped people stay safe from diseases like smallpox, measles, and COVID-19. Students will learn about early scientists like Edward Jenner, who created the first vaccine, and understand how vaccines work with our immune system to protect us.

Don Brown delves into the transformative history of vaccines, from smallpox to COVID-19, highlighting both the science of immunity and the incredible contributions of figures like Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Edward Jenner.