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Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer
Medical Drugs
Season 1
Episode 2
Learn about the surprisingly recent invention of medicine that combats illness directly, such as antibiotics. From the accidental discovery of penicillin to today’s hunt for antivirals, this history underpins work to find COVID-19 treatments.
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Learn the importance of persuading the public to protect themselves during health crises.
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Track the importance of data mapping and analysis in the quest to improve public health.
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See the role vaccination plays in our growing ability to prevent the spread of illness.