One Year 1955: The Cutter Incident
Sep 28, 2023
Dr. Paul Offit discusses the Cutter Incident, a tragic event that compromised the polio vaccine. Topics include the impact of polio, challenges in vaccine production, and the importance of vaccines in combating diseases like polio.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Cutter Incident and the Discovery of the Polio Vaccine
02:41 • 4min
The Devastating Impact of Polio
07:00 • 13min
Challenges in Licensing and Production of the Salk Polio Vaccine
19:57 • 4min
The Cutter Incident: A Tragic Mistake
24:04 • 9min
The Importance of Vaccines and the Threat of Polio
33:28 • 4min