There are too few people working in the area of viral pathogenesis and immunity, too little funding, too many problems, and too little time.

This year, 1996, has been designated the 'Year of the Vaccine,' commemorating the 200th anniversary of Edward Jenner's vaccination of James Phipps with cowpox virus and subsequent challenge with smallpox virus. Insight into the nature of viruses, and how viruses interact with mammalian cells, has evolved since the turn of the century.

Many key concepts concerning the nature of immunity have originated from the very practical need to control virus infections.

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