Episode 86: In Sickness and in Health
About this episode
Whether it’s preventing illness by vaccines or avoiding germs, this episode is about getting sick and staying healthy.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:31 Introduction
01:22 Chemical Agent: Meningitis Vaccine
03:27 Chemistry in Your Cupboard: Hand Sanitizer
06:04 Feature: Living with Illness
11:36 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Maggie Wood and Erica Stefanovich for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.
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