Vaccination is one of the greatest medical inventions of all time, but it has also been surrounded by controversy and misinformation. In this incisive work, George Gregory provides a clear and concise overview of the history, science, and politics of vaccination. From the early experiments with cowpox to the latest debates over vaccine safety, Gregory offers a balanced and nuanced perspective on this critical topic.

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