Film Screening & Immunization Presentation: "Hilleman: A Perilous Quest to Save the World's Children" In-Person
Join us for a screening of "Hilleman: A Perilous Quest to Save the World's Children" (2016, not rated; 67 min.). The greatest scientist of the 20th century, and no one knows his name. This documentary tells the inspiring story of Dr. Maurice Hilleman, a man with a singular, unwavering focus: to eliminate the diseases of children. From his poverty-stricken youth on the plains of Montana, he came to prevent pandemic flu, invent the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, and develop the first-ever vaccine against human cancer. Responsible for more than half of the vaccines children receive today, he is credited with saving more than eight million lives every year. This film puts a human face to vaccine science, revealing the character that drove this bold, complex, and heroic man.
Julieta Calmon of the Chester County Immunization Coalition will introduce the film, and resources will be provided by the Pennsylvania chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
The film screening will be followed by a presentation on adult immunization by Giant Pharmacy. A pharmacist will provide an overview of available adult vaccines, detailing recommendations, timing and how well they work. Insurance coverage of the vaccines will also be discussed.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.