This video highlights the groundbreaking work of Dr. Jonas Salk and his team in developing a safe and effective vaccine for polio. It discusses the impact of the vaccine in drastically reducing polio cases in the United States, from...

If we’ve had vaccines for the polio virus for almost 70 years, why haven’t we been able to fully eradicate it from the globe? Hosted by: Hank Green (he/him)

Polio is almost completely eradicated. But as Bruce Aylward says: Almost isn't good enough with a disease this terrifying. Aylward lays out the plan to continue the scientific miracle that ended polio in most of the world -- and to snuff...

In 1952, polio was everywhere: killing or paralyzing roughly half a million people annually. Yet just 10 years later, paralytic polio cases in the US dropped by 96% and we were on track to get rid of polio for good. But in recent years,...

When polio vaccines were first developed, many experts thought the disease would be fully eradicated within decades. Tragically, as this film shows, it has survived in places like Afghanistan and northern Nigeria. These locations are...

An Injection of Hope part 2/4: This video discusses the history and impact of vaccines, including their role in eradicating diseases like smallpox and polio. It also highlights the ongoing challenges of getting vaccines to those who need...

Part five of our six-part series on vaccinations, supported by the National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation, continues to explore the history of societal backlash against vaccination, with particular attention to...

The man at the centre of many conspiracy theories is also at the centre of the global fight against COVID-19. Bill Gates and his foundation have a clear view and plan for this pandemic so in this video, we look at their approach, how...

RFK Jr. is claiming that scientists do not test vaccines with placebo-controlled trials, specifically against a saline placebo, and that all he’s asking for is that they are tested this way, as all other medicines are.



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All year long, researchers at hospitals around the world collect samples from flu patients and send them to top virology experts with one goal: to design the vaccine for the next flu season. But why do we need a new one every year?...

The big issues, the controversies, the debates – and the future. Despite the excellent track record of vaccines in some quarters they are still treated with considerable suspicion. How can – and should – these doubters be convinced? In...

The National Institute of Biological Standards and Control is a leading research facility in the UK, responsible for developing vaccines and setting standards for biological medicines worldwide. With a history dating back to the 1920s...

For most of human history, we have sought to treat and cure diseases. But only in recent decades did it become possible to ensure that a particular disease never threatens humanity again. Julie Garon and Walter A. Orenstein detail how...

Developed during the 1920s, the iron lung was invented to help individuals with polio breathe after their torso and abdominal muscles ceased to work. Improvements to the iron lung were made throughout the 20th century, but the...

Review key tips on managing everyday health issues while in Brazil. For instance, it’s a good idea to frequent restaurants that are clean and busy. Instead of tap water, you’ll probably want to drink and cook with sealed bottled water or...

Meningitis is a potentially severe illness that involves inflammation of the protective membranes, known as meninges, covering the brain and spinal cord. This condition can be caused by a variety of organisms, including bacteria,...

The government is there to prevent anarchy and even possibly act as a safety net for those who are most vulnerable in our society. But that is unfortunately not always the case, as the following 10 examples demonstrate.

Vaccinations protect both humans and animals from a wide range of preventable and potentially serious illnesses. With vaccines, we take advantage of one of the most important aspects of the immune system: the ability to develop...

In this video, we learn about the role viruses have played in shaping human existence throughout history. We also learn about the characteristics of viruses, such as their small size and their need for living cells to reproduce. It also...

Order your copy of ""How To Prevent The Next Pandemic"" hereref='https://www.amazon.com/Prevent-Next-Pandemic-Bill-Gates/dp/0593534484' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>here In 2020, many cities started monitoring wastewater for...

The world has a lot to thank Henrietta Lacks for, and yet many do not know what she has contributed. From helping to create the polio vaccine to the study of radiation, Henrietta and her HeLa cells have changed the world.

Outbreaks of whooping cough, measles, and even polio have been popping up all over the world. What caused this sudden uptick in diseases that were once on the verge of being stomped out for good? Using a real-time visualization of...

(1951) Henrietta Lacks seeks treatment for cervical cancer at Johns Hopkins, where tissue samples are collected without her knowledge or consent. Cells from her sample prove to be remarkably durable and prolific, becoming the first...

(1951) Henrietta Lacks seeks treatment for cervical cancer at Johns Hopkins, where tissue samples are collected without her knowledge or consent. Cells from her sample prove to be remarkably durable and prolific, becoming the first human...