It's hoped the doll will inspire the next generation of girls into science and technology subjects.
From astronaut to architect, Barbie has had a lot of jobs, with the aim being to teach young girls that they can be anything they want.
Dame Sarah, who led development of the life-saving jab, said she initially found the gesture ‘very strange’ but hoped it would inspire young girls to work in science, technology, engineering and mathematics .
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