HULL - POLIO CITY

The video reports on a severe polio outbreak in Hull, UK, and highlights the rapid response using a new oral polio vaccine developed by Dr. Sabin. This vaccine, cheaper and faster to administer than injections, was distributed to the entire population of Hull, marking Europe's first large-scale oral immunization. The community, including the Lord Mayor, participated actively in the emergency response, with clinics set up across the city to facilitate the process.

What was the major health crisis faced by the people of Hull?

• A polio outbreak

• A severe flu outbreak

• A cholera outbreak

• A measles epidemic

Who developed the oral polio vaccine that was used in Hull?

• Dr. Albert Sabin

• Dr. Louis Pasteur

• Dr. Edward Jenner

• Dr. Jonas Salk

What is one key advantage of the oral polio vaccine over injections?

• It is more expensive

• It requires a longer time to provide protection

• It can be administered to many people quickly

• It is less effective

How does the oral vaccine help in controlling the spread of polio?

• By curing those already infected

• By preventing immunized people from transmitting the virus

• By reducing the symptoms of polio

• By making people immune to all diseases

How was the oral vaccine administered to babies during the Hull immunization campaign?

• As a tablet

• In syrup form

• Mixed with water

• In the form of an injection