This week, Kit speaks with Dr René Najera about the history of vaccination.
The difference between vaccination and inoculation; Edward Jenner's eureka moment; the rise of anti-vax - all are explored in this timely discussion.
René Najera is a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) at Johns Hopkins University and editor of the History of Vaccines site. He is also helping to prepare the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in his local area.