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jun 30, 1955 - IPV

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Inactive Polio Vaccine - created by Jonas Salk, an dead virus injected with no risk of vaccine associated paralysis, but only induces little immunity. A few disadvantages follow this vaccine. It is 5 times the price of the OPV and needs medically trained professionals to administer the injection.

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jun 30, 1955
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~ 71 years ago

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