Viruses and vaccines | Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicine

The discovery of vaccines has helped scientists to tackle a variety of viruses.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 7'02''
  • Broadcast year: 2013
Curriculum Connection
  • Biology | Infection and response | Treating, curing and preventing disease | Vaccinations
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Four
  • Programme: Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicine
  • Episode: Pus
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