Jonas Salk: Creator of the first successful polio vaccine
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The first half of the 20th century saw the devastating ravages of poliomyelitis, a spinal-cord motor neuron disease caused by the poliovirus. In those days, summer was a dreaded time for children. Even though the children could play outdoors for a long time, the summer was also known as the polio season. Children were among the most susceptible to this disease, resulting in paralysis.
Jonas Salk: Creator of the first successful polio vaccine
Jonas Salk: Creator of the first successful…
Jonas Salk: Creator of the first successful polio vaccine
The first half of the 20th century saw the devastating ravages of poliomyelitis, a spinal-cord motor neuron disease caused by the poliovirus. In those days, summer was a dreaded time for children. Even though the children could play outdoors for a long time, the summer was also known as the polio season. Children were among the most susceptible to this disease, resulting in paralysis.