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In the 1950s, the polio epidemic devastated families across the UK and the world. Children affected by the virus faced paralysis and many relied on iron lungs to help them breathe. Our founder, Duncan Guthrie, refused to accept that fate for his daughter Janet. His determination sparked the research that led to the first UK polio vaccines – a medical milestone that helped all but eradicate the disease. This World Polio Day, we celebrate how far we’ve come and mark our commitment to a future free
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On 12 April 1955, Thomas Francis Jr. of the University of Michigan announced a groundbreaking biomedical advancement: a safe and effective polio vaccine. In the year before the announcement, polio was the deadliest infectious disease for American children. Minutes after the announcement, celebrations erupted across the United States. News of the vaccine prompted an international effort to vaccinate, with people donating time and money to support the largest vaccination program in history. Join u
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In 1955, Dr. Jonas Salk made an unprecedented decision—not to patent his life-saving polio vaccine, putting public health over personal profit. His selflessness ensured millions of lives were saved, and the vaccine remained accessible to all. A true hero in the world of science and humanity. 💉🌍 #ScientificSelflessness #PublicHealthHero #JonasSalk | Curejoy Videos
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