New polio vaccine approved and distributed in US

In 1955, the Salk vaccine was approved and released to the public, marking a significant step in combating polio. The new immunization program aimed to vaccinate 61 million children by year's end, with $9 million worth of vaccines provided for free by the National Foundation. This scientific breakthrough offered hope to populations worldwide, as Dr. Salk and his team successfully fought against the deadly disease of infantile paralysis. While the battle was won, the war against polio continued, with hopes that future generations would be spared.

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