Healthy Children

How Vaccines Changed the World: The History Every Parent Should Know – Ep. 86

June 18, 2026·22 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Dr. Adam Ratner joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to explore the fascinating history of vaccinations.  They trace how the very first vaccine was developed to combat smallpox, the impact of the polio epidemic and how mRNA technology is transforming the future.  Learn how vaccines eliminated some of the world's deadliest diseases and the serious risks posed by misinformation. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

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