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One of the greatest public health interventions of the 20th century has been the development and use of vaccines. Dr. Susan Weisberg gives an excellent overview of 16 major vaccine-preventable diseases in the upcoming two issues. These monographs give an enlightened look at the nature of these disease entities if the corresponding vaccine were not used. Her historical perspective along with the public health consequences of vaccine avoidance makes this work an essential read for anyone disputing the utility of vaccines.