Did You Know? Fun Facts

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Did you know that Sam Katz — who helped develop the first measles vaccine and devoted his career to vaccine and infectious diseases research — played drums in local dance bands during his high school and college years? Or that Maurice Hilleman’s work is credited for saving approximately 8 million lives per year?

Fun tidbits like these appear on screen after players use a Vaccine Hero card during game play. The facts are included on the physical trading cards and website as well.

Materials in this section are updated as new information and vaccines become available. The Vaccine Education Center staff regularly reviews materials for accuracy.

You should not consider the information in this site to be specific, professional medical advice for your personal health or for your family's personal health. You should not use it to replace any relationship with a physician or other qualified healthcare professional. For medical concerns, including decisions about vaccinations, medications and other treatments, you should always consult your physician or, in serious cases, seek immediate assistance from emergency personnel.