Post : The 1954 Poliomyelitis Vaccine Field Trial
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Posted : August 11, 2024 at 5:17 pm
Author : Vincent Iannelli, MD
Tags : 1954 Poliomyelitis Vaccine Field Trial, Aaron Siri, buffer, formalin, infantile paralysis, Jonas Salk, Mixture 199, placebo, saline placebo, Thomas Francis
Categories : Vaxopedia

In 1954, the Salk polio vaccine underwent the largest and most expensive medical experiment in history, costing over 5 million dollars. The vaccine trial proved its safety and effectiveness, despite controversy over the use of a saline placebo. The vaccine was found to be safe and effective, with minimal reactions and few deaths.

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