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When you think of an inventor, do you think of a woman? Medical syringes have been around for a long time, but the design of modern syringes has been heavily inspired by Letitia Geer’s invention of the one-hand syringe. Despite the influence her work has on modern-day syringes, her story is often left out in history. As flu vaccines become available across Australia, let's take a moment to appreciate the ease and accessibility of vaccinations today, made possible by Letitia's innovation. #GenderEquity #WomenInSTEM #Innovation
