Why vaccines matter: A medical microbiologist reflects

Published Date: 08 Apr 2025

Peter H. Gilligan, Ph.D., D(ABMM) emeritus and F(AAM) was a medical microbiologist at UNC Health for 35 years. Here, he reflects on the value of vaccines observed throughout his lifetime.

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