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“Vaccines are not traditionally big money makers. They're given once or a few times in one's life, so they're never going to be blockbusters.”

Quote by Paul A. Offit

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Paul A. Offit is a renowned pediatrician, born on March 27, 1951. He has had a significant impact in the fields of vaccine research and child health. Dr. Offit has conducted extensive research on vaccine safety and efficacy, promoting the importance of vaccination globally. more

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