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From Variolation to mRNA The History and Current State of Vaccination

From Variolation to mRNA The History and Current State of Vaccination

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 pisode 1, "From Variolation to mRNA: The History and Current State of Vaccination," traces the remarkable evolution of vaccines from ancient Chinese variolation practices in the 10th century to today's cutting-edge mRNA technology. The episode explores Edward Jenner's groundbreaking cowpox experiments in 1796, follows 19th-century advances by Louis Pasteur, and examines the mass vaccination campaigns that eliminated diseases like polio. It covers current global vaccination programs including WHO initiatives and GAVI Alliance efforts, while addressing contemporary controversies around vaccine hesitancy, safety monitoring systems like VAERS, and misinformation spread through social media. The episode also details the rigorous FDA approval process and international regulatory standards, providing essential context for understanding both vaccination's historic triumphs and today's complex debates.
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