Year: 1947

CDC | FDA | Life Science History | Vaccine

Combination diphtheria and tetanus toxoids for pediatric use was first licensed in the U.S.

In 1947, a combination diphtheria and tetanus toxoids for pediatric use was first licensed in the U.S. After…

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Life Science History

The Zikus virus was discovered in Uganda

In 1947, the Zika virus was first discovered during research supported by the Rockefeller Foundation to study the…

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Diagnostics | Infectious Disease | Influenza | Life Science History | Vaccine

Investigators determined antigenic changes rendered existing flu vaccines ineffective

In 1947, during the seasonal flu epidemic, investigators determined that changes in the antigenic composition of circulating influenza…

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Life Science History

Maxine Larisey became first female professor in Medical College of South Carolina School of Pharmacy

In 1947, Maxine Larisey became the first female professor in the MCSC School of Pharmacy.

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