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Sleepy History

Vaccines

4/5/20261 hr

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨

Narrated By: Simon Mattacks

Written By: Jacob Duarte Spiel

Vaccines quietly changed the course of human history, offering protection through small, careful steps of discovery. Across time, they have helped communities grow stronger, easing fears and shaping a healthier world.

Tonight, follow the fascinating development of vaccines, from polio to COVID-19, and learn about some surprising moments in its history, like the inspiration for the Iditarod Sled Dog Race.

Includes mentions of: Scie...

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First 90 seconds

  1. Simon Mattacks· Host0:00

    This is Sleepy History. Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To listen ad-free, get access to bonus episodes, and support the ongoing production of this show, check out our premium feed.

  2. Speaker 20:21

    UnitedHealth Group is bringing in-home treatment directly to patients, closing care gaps, identifying risks earlier, and improving patient outcomes. In twenty twenty-five, patients received over nineteen million home visits. Learn more at unitedhealthgroup.com/commitment.

  3. Speaker 30:40

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  4. Simon Mattacks· Host1:10

    You said this place was steps from the water.

  5. Speaker 41:13

    We just haven't found the steps yet.

  6. Simon Mattacks· Host1:15

    How much did we save?

  7. Speaker 41:17

    Enough.

  8. Simon Mattacks· Host1:18

    Enough to get lost?

  9. Speaker 41:21

    Or you could book a stay with Hilton.

  10. Simon Mattacks· Host1:23

    Welcome to your oceanfront room, just steps from the water.

  11. Speaker 41:27

    The Hilton sale is on now. Book on

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