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Dr. Jonas Salk Honored On Stamp Part II Of II

Continuing from Wednesday… Dr. Salk’s polio vaccine was comprised of the “killed” polio virus.  It was considered very safe and effective. Immunizations were given in shot form, which some patients did not care for.  A few years later, a “live” vaccine was created that was administered orally.  United States public health officials decided to use the [...]