Bell Ringers

Bell Ringer: History of Vaccines

History of Vaccines

Dr. Stanley Plotkin talked about the history of vaccines and the role the government plays in their creation and regulation.

Description

Dr. Stanley Plotkin talked about the history of vaccines and the role the government plays in their creation and regulation.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • Describe the first experience of vaccination in the U.S.
  • What was Edward Jenner's contribution to vaccines?
  • How did Louis Pasteur impact the creation of vaccines?
  • Why are vaccines important to governments?
  • Explain the role of the FDA as related to vaccines.

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Cotton Mather
    • Edward Jenner
    • Food And Drug Administration
    • Louis Pasteur
    • Variolation

    Topics

    Bureaucracy & RegulationHealthScience & TechnologyU.S. HistoryWorld History

    Grades

    High SchoolUniversity