Overview
The year 2019 marks the centenary of China's first breakthrough in vaccine development. Over the past century, thanks to vaccines domestically developed by Chinese scientists, the country has brought under control infectious diseases such as smallpox, polio, plague, cholera, tetanus, and hepatitis B. China has also witnessed a biotech boom over the past few decades, enabling it to become a global leader in the field. In A Century of Vaccines in China, the author traces the history of vaccine development in the country based on in-depth interviews with some prominent Chinese scientists, unveiling for the first time the relentless efforts and tireless dedication behind those outstanding achievements.
What's New
Recounts the stories about the development of Chinese vaccines through interviews with prominent Chinese scientist