ワクチン：その開発、タイムライン、影響、重要性

The story of vaccines begins with the long history of infectious diseases in humans, especially with the use of smallpox virus materials to provide immunity against this disease. Historical evidence reveals that the Chinese applied smallpox inoculation as early as 1000 CE. It was used later in Turkey and African countries before it was introduced to Western countries. Louis Pasteur’s rabies vaccine was the next important discovery that made an impact on the treatment of human disease. Vaccines against diphtheria, anthrax, cholera, tetanus, plague, typhoid, tuberculosis, and more were developed through the early 20th (twentieth) century. Today, innovative technologies, drive vaccine research, with mRNA and recombinant DNA technology and new delivery techniques. The course is designed to help the learners to improve their knowledge regarding immunization and immunization delivery. The more advanced version of this course for the more senior levels will be offered when requested. This course updates frequently to reflect on ongoing events in the areas of new vaccine developments and new variants.

It is highly recommended also to take 'DNA: Decoding the Universal Language of Life', so you better understand the concept of DNA or RNA vaccines.