Jonas Salk
Jonas Salk was an American medical researcher who announced the successful testing of a polio vaccine on March 26, 1953, which played a crucial role in eradicating the disease known as poliomyelitis, particularly affecting children.
Born on Oct 28, 1914 (110 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Argentina | 2 | 9.00 | 0.14% | +10% | 45,195,774 | 68,010 | $450,000 | 677$ |
| Totals | 2 | 45,195,774 | 68,010 | $450,000 | 677$ |
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Argentina:
Jonas Salk is known as the father of the injectable polio vaccine.
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Argentina:
Jonas Salk developed the first vaccine against polio in 1955, significantly reducing the incidence of the disease.
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Israel:
Jonas Salk developed the first polio vaccine in 1952.
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Venezuela:
Dr. Jonas Salk announced his new vaccine against polio.
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Romania:
Dr. Jonas Salk announced the successful testing of a polio vaccine, contributing significantly to the eradication of the disease.
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