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Animals and the Making of Human Vaccines

Learn about the role of animals and their cells in the development of lifesaving vaccines.

Learn about the role of animals and their cells in the development of lifesaving vaccines.

This exhibition is featured on Google Arts & Culture’s “A Brief History of Vaccination” project, which explores “centuries of life-saving science” through “discoveries, eradication, and ongoing research.”

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