Jonas Salk

From the beginning of mankind, man has looked for cures of illness. Jonas Salk found a
cure for one of the worst illnesses in the history of man, polio. Jonas Salk's polio vaccine
was a great discovery of his time, and it is still being used today to eradicate polio
worldwide. Dr. Salk is also known for other medical discoveries. He was a quiet man
who lived a rough childhood. He was not looking for fame, instead, it found him. During
the time before the vaccine, many people, mostly parents with young children, were very
scared. Dr. Salk's vaccine was a great relief to everyone. Ye…