A look at the science behind Dr. Jonas Salk's polio vaccine

The video discusses the development of the Salk antipolio vaccine, highlighting its potential to provide 100% protection against polio by stimulating antibody production. It credits the foundational research by Dr. John F. Enders, Dr. Thomas H. Weller, and Dr. Frederick C. Robbins, who discovered how to grow polio viruses for a vaccine. Dr. Jonas E. Salk's significant contributions in developing and mass-producing the vaccine are emphasized, marking a major achievement in preventive medicine.

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