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What Makes a Pathogen a Good and Challenging Target for Vaccine Development
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Dr. Rogers states that part of it is what you look to prevent. There is a focus on very serious pathogens being targeted. What makes one more successful than others is due to the wide variety of the pathogens and how often they can change. One vaccine against all types is really challenging.
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- This Podcast Will Kill You
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- Ep 26 Vaccines part 1: Let's hear it for Maurice
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