Jonas Salk and Polio Vaccine

By kin_liv16
  • The First Outbreak of Polio in the U.S.

    The First Outbreak of Polio in the U.S.

    The first huge polio outbreak happened in Rutland County, Vermont. There were 132 cases.
  • Jonas Salk was born.

    Jonas Salk was born.

    Jonas Salk was born on October 28, 1914 in New York City, New York.
  • Jonas Salk Graduated Highschool.

    Jonas Salk Graduated Highschool.

    Jonas Salk graduated from Townsend Harris Highschool.
  • Salk Created the Polio Vaccine

    Salk Created the Polio Vaccine

    Jonas Salk successfully created the polio vaccine.
  • Salk gave his vaccine to his family.

    Salk gave his vaccine to his family.

    Salk injected himself, his wife, and his 3 sons with the polio vaccine.
  • Jonas Salk Remarried

    Jonas Salk Remarried

    Jonas Salk married Françoise Gilot, who was the former spouse to Pablo Picasso. (Month and Day is Unknown)
  • Polio Declared Eliminated in North America

    Polio Declared Eliminated in North America

    Reported that three years had passed since the last polio case in North America.
  • Jonas Salk Died

    Jonas Salk Died

    Salk died in his home in La Jolla, California due to congestive heart failure.
  • Jonas Salk's First Wife Died

    Jonas Salk's First Wife Died

    Donna Lindsay died of cancer at age 85.