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The 1954 Poliomyelitis Vaccine Field Trial

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In 1954, the Salk polio vaccine underwent the largest and most expensive medical experiment in history, costing over 5 million dollars. The vaccine trial proved its safety and effectiveness, despite controversy over the use of a saline placebo. The vaccine was found to be safe and effective, with minimal reactions and few deaths.

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Wonder Why My Parents Didn’t Give Me Vaccines?

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A Little cartoon about polio vaccines 64 years ago helped get kids vaccinated and protected.

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Vaccine Cartoons and Caricatures

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Cartoons and caricatures about vaccines give people something to think about.

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Are There Generic Vaccines?

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Some vaccines have been around a long time. Why aren’t there more generic vaccines?

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