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1954 Pandemics & Diseases Events — Verified Historical Highlights

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  • 23 Feb First mass polio vaccination in United States: On February 23, 1954, the first mass vaccination of children against polio began in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This marked a significant milestone in the fight against the disease. source: history.com
  • 26 Apr Salk Polio Vaccine Clinical Trials Begin: On April 26, 1954, clinical trials for the Salk polio vaccine began at the Franklin Sherman Elementary School in McLean, Virginia. This marked a pivotal moment in the fight against polio, aiming to eradicate the disease through vaccination. source: islandnet.com

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