A vaccine against this respiratory illness came out in the U.S. in 1914 & eventually combined with 2 other vaccines
Find out everything that you need to know about today’s Jeopardy episode, including the Final Jeopardy, clues and answers, and the contestants plus who won tonight!
Today’s Final Jeopardy – Tuesday, 2 May 2023
Today’s Final Jeopardy clue is as follows:
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| Medical History - A vaccine against this respiratory illness came out in the U.S. in 1914 & eventually combined with 2 other vaccines |
Today’s Final Jeopardy Answer – Tuesday, 2 May 2023
The answer to Today’s Final Jeopardy clue is as follows:
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| What is Pertussis? |
About Today’s Final Jeopardy – Tuesday, 2 May 2023
In 1914, the vaccine for whooping cough, also known as pertussis, a highly contagious respiratory tract infection characterised by a violent cough that sounds like a “whoop,” was produced.
The whooping cough vaccine was coupled with diphtheria and tetanus vaccines created in 1926 and 1938, respectively. The DPT vaccination or DTP vaccine, a combination vaccine, was created in 1948.
Who Won Jeopardy Tonight? – Tuesday, 2 May 2023
Looking to find out who won Jeopardy tonight? Scroll down below to find out everyone’s final scores, as well as the scores after the Single Jeopardy and Double Jeopardy rounds!
| Returning Champion | Contestant | Contestant |
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| Kevin Belle Silver Spring, Maryland Trail Planner 2 Day Winnings of $24,398 Winning Score: $18,400 Round 2 Score: $14,400 Round 1 Score: $3,600 | Paul Guelpa Rossmoor, California Attorney Final Score: $5,998 Round 2 Score: $10,200 Round 1 Score: $4,600 | Amanda Hendrickson Highland Village, Texas Costumer Final Score: $2,415 Round 2 Score: $2,400 Round 1 Score: -$1,200 |
Final Jeopardy Video – Tuesday, 2 May 2023
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