Amazing medical breakthroughs are made every day. In the past decades, medical researchers have cured diseases that were once deadly and devised new methods to heal that were once unimaginable. This title follows the development of vaccines, including the race to stop polio, groundbreaking discoveries and the doctors who made them, and where the science is heading in the future. Learn how immunization and vaccines work and how scientists are making them safer. Sidebars, full-color photos, a glossary, and well-placed graphs, charts, and maps, enhance this engaging title.
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Amazing medical breakthroughs are made every day. In the past decades, medical researchers have cured diseases that were once deadly and devised new m...
This title presents the history of epidemiology. Vivid text details how early studies of the spread of disease led to vaccines and medications that can halt pandemics. It also puts a spotlight on the brilliant scientists who made these advances possible. A case study on the current Ebola outbreak is also included. Useful sidebars, rich images, and a glossary help readers understand the science and its importance. Maps and diagrams provide context for critical discoveries in the field.
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This title presents the history of epidemiology. Vivid text details how early studies of the spread of disease led to vaccines and medications that ca...