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Radio Solent,5 mins

Benjamin Jesty: The Dorset man who invented vaccines

Steve Harris

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Benjamin Jesty is the Dorset man who should perhaps be more famous for his work in the field of vaccination. Patrick J Pead, a former microbiologist, is the author of Benjamin Jesty: Grandfather of Vaccination. He spoke to Steve Harris on BBC Radio Solent's Dorset breakfast show.

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