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Fact checked by Marley HallMedically reviewed by Geetika Gupta, MDFact checked by Marley HallMedically reviewed by Geetika Gupta, MD Dr. Edward Jenner invented the first vaccine (the smallpox vaccine) ...

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Even in the days of smallpox, some people objected to vaccinations. Benjamin Franklin apparently "long regretted" his decision not to inoculate his oldest son, who died of smallpox at age 4 in 1736.

The debate about COVID-19 vaccinations rages with fury -- to an extent that has gone beyond the realm of medicine or rational thought. Some readers might believe that those who are strongly grounded ...

(THE CONVERSATION) On Sept. 3, 2025, Florida announced its plans to be the first state to eliminate vaccine mandates for its citizens, including those for children to attend school. As experts on the ...

In 2019, MIT engineers, backed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, unveiled a microneedle patch that could transform how vaccination records are kept, especially in regions with limited resources.