Louis Pasteur's Rabies Vaccine

On July 6, 1885, French scientist Louis Pasteur successfully administered the first rabies vaccine to a human after nine-year-old Joseph Meister was severely bitten by a rabid dog. Although Pasteur was not a physician, his years of research had led to a vaccine that had already proven successful in animals. After carefully treating Joseph over several weeks, the boy made a full recovery, marking a major breakthrough in medical history. Pasteur's success paved the way for modern vaccines and advanced the understanding of infectious diseases, leaving a lasting impact on medicine and public health around the world.

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This episode was created using Notebook LM voice-overs and original research by Rosemary Pollock, historian and published author, who holds an MA in U.S. History and an MA in U.S. History with a focus on the History of Science and Medicine.

Produced by Isaac Okawa with American Heritage Worldwide.