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How 'Warm Chain' Helped Distribute World's First Vaccine

State health officials reported 590 new COVID-19 infections May 20, a slight increase from May 19. And there were 12 newly recorded deaths.

Government and public health officials are trying to get as many people vaccinated against COVID-19 as possible, both here in Arizona and across the country.

The plan generally started with mass vaccination sites, but has since shifted to include smaller, more targeted, community-based models. 

Sam Kean is a science writer and host of the podcast "The Disappearing Spoon."

The Show spoke with him, who explained the story of the world’s first vaccine, and how it was distributed, in the 19th century. 

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Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.