People have opinions about vaccines. Some are in favor, some are not, and some don’t believe the science. And perhaps as we figure out how to get through the current coronavirus pandemic, some may change their stance.
Regardless, we know that vaccinations have been protecting us from diseases for decades. Here are seven examples: For those of us who were born in the 20th century, most have faint memories of having itchy chickenpox all over our bodies and taking oatmeal baths to relieve the discomfort.
Now, that’s just a story we’ll tell our children or grandchildren one day. Chickenpox, which causes an itchy rash of blisters, could give someone up to 500 blisters all over the body, according to the Centers for Disease Control and