Do you know why diphtheria was called “The Strangler?” Can you explain how an iron lung works? Find out the answers to these questions, and more, by visiting the Museum of Health Care’s newest onsite exhibit, Vaccines and Immunization: Epidemics, Prevention, and Canadian Innovation. In this exhibit the Museum explores the importance of vaccinations to the prevention of disease and the ongoing maintenance of community health.Remarks by Guest Curator Christopher J. Rutty, Ph.D., Dr. Ian Gemmill (Medical Officer for KFL&A) and Bernie Allard (Rotary Club of Cataraqui-Kingston) starting at 7pm. Refreshments will follow.Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2013Time: 6:30-9:00 p.m. with remarks at 7 p.m.Location: Museum of Health Care at Kingston, Ann Baillie Building National Historic Site, 32 George St.Cost: FreeParking: Free event parking in the Ann Baillie Building Lot, 32 George St.The Museum acknowledges support from the City of Kingston and United Way Community Investment Fund and Sanofi Pasteur.
