The Story of Vaccines (translated Documentary)

About This Novel

Maurice Hilleman is a heroic legend in the history of modern medicine. Among the 14 vaccines that almost every child in the world can receive, 9 are his inventions. These vaccines made previously extremely common and deadly diseases, including mumps, rubella, measles, chickenpox, etc., Forgotten by the world, and he was revered as the "Father of Modern Vaccines." In addition, he was the first person to predict the timing of the influenza pandemic and successfully developed a vaccine before the epidemic reached the United States; he has won all the awards that American medical researchers can win; his work can save about 8 million lives every year. And because of the birth of vaccines, human life span has been extended by 30 years compared to 100 years ago. With his enterprising spirit, Hilleman broke through scientific obstacles time and time again to develop vaccines. His life is the epitome of modern epidemiology and vaccinology, and the story of vaccines is largely Hilleman's story. Offit, who co-invented the rotavirus vaccine with Hilleman, provides insight into the life and career of the great scientist in his final months. The author vividly describes the details of Hilleman's development of various vaccines, and also uses this as a basis to introduce vaccine development in a global context, outlining the history of public health for more than 200 years. While showing the gains and losses of epidemiology, he also uses strong evidence to remind people to pay attention to the value of vaccines and the power of science to save lives and protect human well-being.

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