stuff that matters
In sad news today, Howard reported that Dr. Maurice R. Hilleman, died of cancer yesterday at age 85. If you don't know who he is, it's no surprise. He was a microbiologist who helped cure so many diseases and created so many vaccines yet nobody knows his name. He never received public recognition, even though he did more than Louis Pasteur and Jonas Salk combined. He retired in 1984, but continued to advise organizations such as the World Health Organization because there were still diseases he wanted to eradicate, including viral cancers and AIDS. Howard said we know about Britney Spears' womb updates, but we don't know about people who really matter and are affecting all of our lives everyday. Howard bet that he probably never made a lot of money, and it's really sad. Here's a taste of what Dr. Hilleman brought protection against, he will be missed:
Chickenpox
Rubella
Pneumonia
Mumps
Meningitis
Measles
Hepatitis A and B
Hong Kong Flu