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Vaccines proven effective in preventing millions of disease cases

Vaccines have a long and successful history of preventing infectious diseases, saving millions of lives and averting numerous cases of illness. From smallpox and polio to measles and COVID-19, vaccination campaigns have demonstrably reduced the burden of disease. The historical record clearly shows that vaccines are a highly effective public health intervention. AI

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Arthur L. Kellermann, Contributor ·

    The Historical Record Is Clear: Vaccines Work

    The evidence is clear. More than 100 million cases of contagious disease were prevented by vaccination between 1924 and 2011, and many more since then. Vaccines work.