Jonas Salk and the polio vaccine breakthrough
The text recounts Jonas Salk's work on polio in the mid 20th century, his 16 hour days and family involvement, the use of killed virus in the vaccine, and the test results showing safety and effectiveness. It notes his decision not to patent the vaccine and his belief in sharing the discovery for universal access.
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Salk's ongoing work and public health questions on disease
The note reflects on Dr. Salk at 80 continuing AIDS research and vaccines, mentions infectious diseases like flu and pneumonia, praises U S health care, notes polio-free Americas in 2017, and urges readers to stay healthy through diet and exercise with a link for ideas.
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Polio chapter featured in Mini Page Heroes book notes
Highlights from So American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet by Dennis Denenberg and Lorraine Roscoe. Provides ordering guidance via heroes4us.com and references library material Polio by Timothy Grayson-Jones.
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Dennis Denenberg
Lorraine Roscoe
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Mini Page credits for educational feature teamwork
The Mini Page thanks Dennis Denenberg a former teacher principal superintendent and university professor and Lorraine Roscoe a champion of heroes for help with this issue. For standards based activities to accompany this feature visit bbs amuniversal com teaching guides html.
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