Vaccinations aren’t just painful shots. They are immunity against deadly diseases. Vaccinations have been used since the 18th century. In 1796 a British doctor came up with the idea of vaccinations. At first he used pus from the hand of a milkmaid to create his vaccine against smallpox. In the 10th century the Chinese blew grounded up scabs up your nose! These solutions may sound gross, but they were on to something. These vaccines build up your immune system against viruses.Vaccines are very important because they help your body fight back.

I always dread doing non-fiction Library Things. But, this book was a quick entertaining read. They used good information, but they also used interesting info too. Learning about the Greeks, Chinese, Egyptian, and British’s journey on fighting sickness was very interesting. I also learned about cells! This connects to my previous learning in science. I recommend this book to anyone interested in vaccinations, history, or who just wants a fun and quick read! ( )