The shot that changed history
In 1954, at Arsenal Elementary in Pittsburgh, history was made as Dr. Jonas Salk administered the first doses of his polio vaccine. With a steady hand and a reassuring smile, he helped turn the tide against a disease that once gripped the nation with fear. Thanks to brave kids like this one rolling up their sleeves, polio’s days were numbered. Did you also get a shot during the time? Share your stories below. Dig out those nostalgic gems and tell us the stories behind them—we’d love to hear!
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, upon giving it physician turned to mother saying, "put this little one on a tricycle, and see that she peddles, peddles, peddles away." Mother did, I peddled, and did well. I am 88, able to walk with help, but did suffer post polio syndrome. So thankful for the vaccine.
