
TWiV 281: The Salk legacy with Peter L. Salk
This Week in Virology
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Early Days of Inactivated Polio Vaccine Development
The chapter explores the beginnings of the inactivated polio vaccine, with the speaker sharing personal memories and experiences of receiving the experimental vaccine in 1953. It delves into the challenges, controversies, and safety concerns surrounding the vaccine's development and testing, highlighting the importance of conducting proper clinical trials to ensure effectiveness.
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