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Meet BC, a fictional superhero and his sidekick Syrgo, a fact-checking furry hamster as they take on the evil viral gang in this comic series. Their mission is to prevent microbes like bacteria and viruses from spreading diseases and misleading information about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. Together, BC and Syrgo educate readers on why vaccines are one of the most important advances in disease prevention and control, detailing how they work and encouraging young people to join conversations about vaccination.
The deadly viral gang is getting reinforcements! Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infections can lead to genital warts, cervical and other forms of cancer. In this volume, HPV joins the viral gang as they try to make humans sick, despite the availability of safe and effective vaccines. BC and Syrgo have their hands full fighting back, so they enrol real life superheroes like scientists to highlight the benefits of vaccination.
Volume 2, Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine - PDF
Our heroes Syrgo and BC come across a family of friendly aliens whose children have become very ill with meningitis, a serious infection that can be largely prevented by vaccination. Can Syrgo and BC help the sick aliens and stop the nasty microbes that caused the sickness from infecting more people? Read on to find out!
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