Three vials of inactivated poliomyelitis vaccine, commonly known as "Super-Salk," with a plastic syringe. In 1955, Dr. Jonas Salk developed this injectable vaccine, an effective weapon against polio. In 1994, North and South America were officially declared polio-free.
Picture: Michel Lambert
Donated by Dr. Dominique Tessier, Centre de médecine de voyage du Québec.
© Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History 2001. All rights reserved.
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They made it possible to prevent epidemics, and have saved the lives of many children and individuals around the world.
© 2001, CHIN. All Rights Reserved.
Learning Objectives
The learner will:
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use examples of material elements of culture to explain its historical significance
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evaluate changes that technological, medical and social innovations have made to our culture
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speculate why some products have had a significant impact on daily life
