Pennsylvania: At the Forefront in the Prevention of Infectious Diseases - CHOP Video

“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.” Vaccine Makers Project

Find information and resources related to vaccines and their safety: vaccine.chop.edu

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