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Jonas Salk

Jonas Edward Salk was an American medical researcher and virologist, best known for his discovery and development of the first safe and effective polio vaccine. He was born in New York City to parents from Ashkenazi Jewish Russian immigrant families...

Timeline of Events

1954

2.23.1954

The first mass inoculation of children against polio with the Salk vaccine begins in Pittsburgh.

1955

4.12.1955

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

1956

5.1.1956

The polio vaccine developed by Jonas Salk is made available to the public.