title: Pushing back polio. 50 years ago this week, daring scientists beat a germ that was crippling the nation.
authors.forename: Josh
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fischman
mesh_terms: D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D011051:Poliomyelitis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000266:history* / Q000517:prevention & control; D023321:Poliovirus Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D023321:Poliovirus Vaccines