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The Rabies Vaccine Debuted Nearly 150 Years Ago Today

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Nearly a hundred fifty years ago today, pioneering microbiologist Luis Pasteur administered the first rabies vaccine to a boy bitten by a rabid dog. According to Nautilus, Pasteur's vaccine saved the boy's life—a breakthrough moment that would redefine how medicine approached rabies. That single success launched a new era of immunization and demonstrated the power of microbiological science.

Source: https://nautil.us/the-rabies-vaccine-debuted-nearly-150-y...

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