Author: Peter J. Koehler
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World Neurology | Three neuroinfections and vaccinations
Article Link: https://worldneurologyonline.com/article/three-neuroinfections-and-vaccinations
In the latest issue of World Neurology, historian Peter J. Koehler revisits the remarkable medical journey behind three devastating infections — diphtheria, tetanus, and poliomyelitis — and the international efforts that led to their control through vaccination.
Koehler traces how discoveries by pioneers such as Koch, Pasteur, von Behring, and Salk transformed deadly childhood diseases into preventable conditions. From the first tracheostomies and serum therapies to the creation of antitoxins and global immunisation campaigns, the article highlights how collaboration and scientific persistence reshaped neurology and public health.
As vaccination rates fluctuate today, Koehler reminds readers of the historical cost of complacency — and the importance of sustaining global immunisation efforts. Read the full story in World Neurology to explore how these breakthroughs continue to shape modern medicine.
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