A New History of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases

<p>1. Infectious disease protection: A historical documentary<br>2. The scourge of smallpox and the genius of an 18th century country doctor<br>3. Smallpox vaccination in the 19th century: Obstinacy versus pragmatism<br>4. The biological origins of infection unveiled<br>5. Cholera, typhoid, paratyphoid, and plague: A cautious start to a vaccine revolution<br>6. Diphtheria and tetanus: The discovery of passive immunization<br>7. The tuberculosis roller coaster: Vaccines and antibiotics<br>8. The discovery of viruses provides epic challenges for vaccinology<br>9. Yellow fever, Dengue and Zika: Tropical viral diseases and vaccine development<br>10. Influenza virus: A scientific and evolutionary chameleon<br>11. The Polio virus: Its conquest amid inflamed debate and controversy<br>12. Measles, Mumps and Rubella: Vaccination, mortality, and uncertainty<br>13. Ebola and Marburg viruses: Modern solutions to life-threatening infections<br>14. Corona viruses: Immunological challenges of the ‘new’ infections<br>15. Vaccines are not always perfect: Adverse effects and their clinical impact<br>16. Vaccination and freedom of choice: The individual and the population<br>17. Scientific Glossary</p>