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Virology facts for kids

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Virology is the study of viruses such as the cold virus.

Virologists are responsible for many immunisations against common viruses like the common influenza (Flu) and things like chickenpox and smallpox.

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    Adolf Mayer in 1875

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    Martinus Beijerinck in his laboratory in 1921.

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    Gamma phage, an example of a virus

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