David Edmonston

David Edmonston

unknown United States

David Edmonston is known for being the young boy whose measles virus strain was collected by Dr. Thomas Peebles in 1954, leading to the development of the measles vaccine that has saved millions of lives.

Born on Feb 08, 1943 (82 years old)

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Canada Canada: David Edmonston was an 11-year-old boy whose symptoms during a measles outbreak led to the isolation of the virus that would be used in the measles vaccine. 9

The Globe and Mail: It’s a scientific marvel, so why does the measles vaccine face apathy and anxiety?