In Vaccine series Part 1, we talked about the early history of inoculation and explored the history of smallpox. Smallpox was a devastating disease caused by the variola virus. It had claimed countless fatalities throughout human history. Outbreaks of smallpox ravaged across all continents. In the early days, inoculation or…
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Handwashing Science: Why Soap works?
Wash your hands! You’ve heard it a million times by now. And most likely you’ll be hearing it millions more over the next few months. During a global pandemic, washing your hands frequently goes a long way in protecting yourself and your loved ones. Done properly with soap and water,…