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Jonas Salk with bottles of the polio vaccine he developed.

From eradicating smallpox to battling the COVID-19 pandemic, these vaccine pioneers have helped make colossal strides in public health.

Rujuta Saksena


Let’s take a look at the different processes for creating life-saving vaccines for multiple diseases.

Tara Smith


Tiny people giggle at everything from tickling to peek-a-boo to silly faces. But do they really have a sense of humor?

Jake Rossen