Vaccine Nation: India's Century of Immunization

The book 'Vaccine Nation: How Immunization Shaped India' by Ameer Shahul tells the story of how vaccines have helped India fight diseases over the past century.

It starts with early scientists like WMW Haffkine who worked on vaccines for cholera and plague.

The book talks about how India played a big role in global vaccine research, even though there were some tough times when not much progress was made.

Later, India became a leader in making vaccines, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The book also shares stories of brave scientists who tested vaccines on themselves first.

It covers important moments like the fight against polio and the controversies around certain vaccines.

While the book is very detailed, it could have explored more about the politics and debates around vaccines.

Overall, it's a great read for anyone interested in how vaccines have shaped India's health history.