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The future of today’s health crisis will be determined by a vaccine. But will it be as accessible as it is needed to be?
In the 1950s, American virologist Jonas Salk improved the health of millions when he created a vaccine for polio. But what made his contribution even more significant was his refusal of a legal patent for his discovery. Instead, Dr. Salk declared that it was the people’s vaccine, and wanted everyone to benefit.

Almost 70 years later, global scientists are searching for a vaccine to cure COVID-19, with politicians, experts, and academics calling for a vaccine to be made available to all— and at no cost.
We take a look at the history of vaccines and learn from modern-day health experts.

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