The Canadian Arctic - Especially Nunavut. There are several islands in the region which are larger than some states in the United States. One of them (Devon Island) at 21k square miles, is the largest uninhabited island in the world. The Guiana Highlands/Shield (South America) - Some the most remote and mountainous rain forest on Earth.
Oral polio vaccine (OPV). The oral polio vaccine (OPV) was developed in 1961 by Albert Sabin. Also called âtrivalent oral polio vaccineâ or âSabin vaccineâ, OPV consists of a mixture of live, attenuated (weakened) poliovirus strains of all three poliovirus types.The oral polio vaccine is simple to administer. A few drops, given multiple times, can protect a child for life.ral polio vaccine (OPV). The oral polio vaccine (OPV) was developed in 1961 by Albert Sabin. Also called âtrivalent oral polio vaccineâ or âSabin vaccineâ, OPV consists of a mixture of live, attenuated (weakened) poliovirus strains of all three poliovirus types.
In 2000, the U.S. switched to the inactivated polio vaccine (IPV). Using an inactive (dead) form of the virus that cannot cause polio, the IPV is given as a shot in the arm or leg. Who Needs the Polio Vaccine. Most people should get the polio vaccine when they are children. Children should be vaccinated with four doses of IPV at the following ages: