vaccination

"When she was young, Katalin Karik decided she would study science-even though she had never even met a scientist! But she was determined to learn as much as she could about the human body, and once she made a decision, she stuck with it. Katalin had to learn English while attending university, but she worked hard until she became a doctor. After facing many challenges, including lack of research funding and harsh immigration policies, Kati and her family uprooted from Hungary and moved to America, where she became a top researcher. She knew that, with work, she could teach one of the building blocks of life, messenger RNA, to fight off harmful viruses. There was just one problem-no one else believed her. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and Kati and her work were thrust into the spotlight. But with her unshakable will, she was ready to face the challenge. Includes a note from Dr. Karik, a time line, and more information about mRNA"--Publisher.

"Kids can do their part to help heal the world and stop the pandemic by getting a COVID vaccine. After months of wearing masks, washing hands, and social distancing, kids have another way to help during the COVID-19 pandemic: they need to get a vaccine. With one little prick, kids can get protection from the virus and, in turn, help protect their family, their friends, and their community. In straightforward language, this books explains to kids how vaccines will help us rid the world of COVID-19 and how they have a role to play in that mission"--Provided by publisher.

Recounts the race of pharmaceutical companies and entrepreneurs to develop a Covid-19 vaccine during 2020. Discusses the scientists involved in finding out what the virus was, those who hedged their bets to develop a vaccine, the old and new methods of developing vaccines, the testing process, and how the process was hampered by the political environment.

"Learn all about the flu, from what causes it and how it affects people to how it is diagnosed and treated."--Provided by publisher.

NIV infection rates have changed dramatically in recent years. Women and minorities are now the fastest growing groups of AIDS patients. Hear how some HIV-positive people have dealt with their disease and discover how doctors have taken new approaches to treatment. Learn the astonishing progress researchers have made in the battle against AIDS. People who are HIV-positive can survive because powerful drugs keep the disease in check. Scientists are busy working on an AIDS vaccine by studying people who have a natural immunity to the disease.

"Learn all about the flu, from what causes it and how it affects people to how it is diagnosed and treated."--Provided by publisher.

Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines, What Is HPV? What Are the Health Risks of HPV? Can HPV Infection Be Prevented? and Should the HPV Vaccine Be Mandatory?.

A biography of Dr. Jonas Salk, looking at his life before, during, and after his discovery of the vaccine that eliminated polio--a crippling and often deadly disease--from America's list of public health concerns.

Presents a profile of twentieth-century scientist Jonas Salk, developer of the polio vaccine, discussing his childhood in New York, his education, and the significance of his vaccine and other research in medical science.

Explores the facts about the deadly disease, uses actual cases to describe effects of the disease, and looks at methods of prevention.