“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.””
“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.
This is the second time I‘ve listened to this audiobook, and it was just as fascinating as the first time!
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Fascinating!! And though I listened closely to the audiobook, I know so much didn‘t stick in my brain, but what did has altered the way I look at the world! What a great way for the average (non scientific) reader to learn about how bacteria has shaped life on this planet! This would be a great pick for #NaturaLitsy too. Love Ed Yong!
Utterly fascinating. I never knew I needed a book about microbes but this was so informative and easy to comprehend. Highly recommend.