Polio Pioneers
The Polio Pioneers have been described as “the largest clinical trial in history,” proving that the Salk polio vaccine was safe.
immunizations
Available Vaccines
Children in the United States receive 14 routine vaccines to protect against 17 diseases, including the recently approved Vaxelis, which combines protection against multiple diseases in one shot. The availability of combination vaccines means fewer shots. Besides routine vaccines, other vaccines are available for special situations. The variety of vaccines dispels the myth that pediatricians only push vaccines.
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David Edmonston and the Measles Vaccine
David Edmonston was 11-years-old when samples of the measles virus isolated from his blood were used to make the measles vaccine.
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John Enders – The Father of Modern Vaccines
John Enders (1897-1985) is often called “The Father of Modern Vaccines,” receiving a Nobel Prize in 1954.
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