Happy Birthday, Jonas Salk

Today Dr. Jonas Salk, inventor of the world's first polio vaccine, would have been 100.  His vaccine (the "IPV") is still in use.

Today, millions of children are alive and well because of this man (and/or his rival and colleague, Dr. Albert Sabin).

I am grateful for today's Google Doodle, which honors Dr. Salk.  It serves as a reminder that there was a time when scientists and physicians that broke new ground and did risky work for the good of humanity were heroes.  I think it's time we brought that back~