Maurice Hilleman: Vaccine Pioneer and Lifesaver

Most of us are alive today thanks to Maurice Hilleman, even though we might not know it. As a matter of fact, no other scientist has contributed to life expectancy in the way this microbiologist from such humble beginnings did. Hilleman developed vaccines against mumps, measles, pneumonia, chickenpox, and hepatitis B. In fact, in total, he developed vaccines against 40 diseases. Nobody else has a record like this. However, even today, in the information age, his name remains largely unknown. “I think vaccines should be considered the technological opportunity of the 20th century.” -Maurice Hilleman- Everyone in the world who…