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Michael Osterholm

This person is an epidemiologist and public health expert who has worked extensively on some of the most serious U.S. and global public health threats over the past several decades.

Dr. John Snow

This person was an English doctor in the early to mid-1800s who is one of the founders of the modern field of epidemiology.

Dr. Kristine Moore

This person is a longtime professional collaborator with an author of the book, whom the author gives great credit and praise to.

Dr. Edward Jenner

This English doctor worked in the late 1700s and is one of the first people credited with discovering the mechanisms by which vaccinations work.

Pandora

This figure from Greek mythology is said to have released all the world's evils and plagues from a container.

Dr. William "Bill" Foege

This former CDC Director was a mentor to an important figure in the...

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