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The polio vaccine, developed by Dr. Jonas Salk, is declared safe and effective.

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Polio vaccine

Vaccine to prevent poliomyelitis

Polio vaccines are vaccines used to prevent poliomyelitis (polio). Two types are used: an inactivated poliovirus given by injection (IPV) and a weakened poliovirus given by mouth (OPV). The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends all children be fully vaccinated against…
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Jonas Salk

American inventor of the polio vaccine (1914–1995)

Jonas Edward Salk was an American virologist and medical researcher who developed one of the first successful polio vaccines. He was born in New York City and attended the City College of New York and New York University School of Medicine.
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April 12

Day of the year

April 12 is the 102nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 263 days remain until the end of the year.
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