Making a successful vaccine takes work, building on all the science and technology from over 200 years of vaccine discoveries. Learn about all the processes that go into making vaccines.
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The Scientific Method in Vaccine History
There is a way to go from idea to knowledge. Learn about the steps vaccine scientists take to confirm their theories.
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Early Laboratory Methods for Developing Vaccines
Modern laboratories would look like something out of a science fiction story to early vaccine developers.
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Vaccine Development, Testing, and Regulation
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Human Cell Strains in Vaccine Development
Sometimes, human cells are needed to grow the pathogens used for vaccines.
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U.S. Military and Vaccine Developments
Vaccines have been instrumental in maintaining troop readiness.
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Vaccines for Pandemic Threats
There are many infectious diseases waiting to become pandemics, and vaccines being developed to stop them.