Jonas Salk's Polio Vaccine Makes A Comeback
As it marks its 60th birthday, the injectable vaccine is still critical. It's "needed to end polio for good," as Carol Pendak of Rotary's Polio Plus program puts it.
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Ebola Vaccine Will Soon Be Tested In West Africa
It's been tough to design tests because some people object to the idea that a comparison group won't receive the vaccine. But plans are moving ahead.
A Cow Head Will Not Erupt From Your Body If You Get A Smallpox Vaccine
The eradication of smallpox was arguably one of the greatest achievements of modern medicine. But people had crazy ideas about the vaccine when it was created in 1798. A new exhibit tells the story.
Flu Season Brings Stronger Vaccines And Revised Advice
Health officials estimate that every flu season, 1 in 5 Americans will get the bug. This year, changes in flu vaccines and in federal guidelines could help those most susceptible to the virus.
Happy Birthday To Google Doodle Honoree Dr. Jonas Salk!
On the 100th anniversary of the polio pioneer's birth, Google takes note with a doodle. As the world gears up to fight Ebola, it's a good time to remember one of the heroes of a 1950s epidemic.