On The Razors Edge
Dr. Jonas Salk and Polio (Featured Story)
Dr. Jonas Salk
Charlotte Smallwood Gano, My mother
Charlotte Smallwood Gano, My mother
His decision not to patent the polio vaccine is a clear example of his consciousness and contribution to the overall consciousness of mankind. I find it most interesting that his speech spoke directly to the consciousness of man to evolve or perish. This being as relevant today as it was in 1970.
His speech is available under FEATURED STORY tab in the menu.
As of January 2022, more than 2.5 billion doses of oral polio vaccine (OPV) are administered annually to nearly 450 million children worldwide as part of routine immunization programs.
Charlotte Smallwood Gano, My mother
Charlotte Smallwood Gano, My mother
Charlotte Smallwood Gano, My mother
My mother, Charlotte Smallwood Gano, contracted polio in 1922 when she was two. She spent her sophomore and junior years of High School at the D.T. Watson Home in Pittsburgh under the care of Dr. Jonas Salk. At that time Watson Home housed and cared for many polio victims. In 1970 at the 50th anniversary of the home, Dr. Salk returned to Pittsburgh for a banquet and celebration. My mother introduced him as the guest speaker.