Salk
Salk refers to Jonas Salk, an American medical researcher and virologist who developed the first safe and effective vaccine for polio. Salk's vaccine was instrumental in the near-eradication of polio from the world.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Jonas Salk was born on October 28, 1914, in New York City. He attended the City College of New York and the New York University School of Medicine, later choosing to do medical research instead of becoming a practicing physician.
Polio Vaccine[edit | edit source]
In the post-World War II United States, polio was a feared disease that caused paralysis and death. In 1955, Salk's inactivated polio vaccine was declared safe and effective. It was a significant breakthrough that led to a rapid decline in polio cases.
Later Life and Legacy[edit | edit source]
Salk continued his research work after the success of the polio vaccine. He founded the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla, California, where he continued his research on multiple sclerosis and cancer. Salk died on June 23, 1995, but his legacy continues through the work of the Salk Institute.
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