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From smallpox to COVID: the medical inventions that have seen off infectious diseases over the past century

The Ebola and COVID-19 vaccines have shown that vaccinations remain critical to control infectious diseases.

The Ebola and COVID-19 vaccines have shown that vaccinations remain critical to control infectious diseases. Image: Unsplash/fusion_medical_animation

Andrea Willige
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Vaccines, antibiotics, medicines and technology have helped reduce mortality rates and raise life expectancy. Image: Wellcome

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Dramatic reductions in cases of infectious diseases were achieved thanks to vaccinations. Image: Wellcome

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The battle against serious infectious diseases is far from over. Image: Wellcome

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