Pennsylvania: At the forefront in the prevention of infectious diseases

From the Revolutionary War to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pennsylvania has been at the forefront of vaccine science. This short film explores the ongoing fight against infectious diseases like smallpox, polio, rubella, hepatitis B, and COVID-19 through the work of vaccine scientists in Pennsylvania, including Jonas Salk, Maurice Hilleman, Stanley Plotkin, Drew Weissman, Katalin Karikó and more. These PA-based scientists pushed innovation forward, ultimately contributing to the health of populations around the world.
Find information about Maurice Hilleman and other vaccine scientists at hillemanfilm.com and vaxpackhero.com.
Access the VMP’s free classroom materials: vaccinemakers.org.
Find information and resources related to vaccines and their safety: vaccine.chop.edu.
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