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.
Salk's Impact. There were 28,985 cases of polio in 1955, and there were only 14,647 cases in 1956. The Salk vaccine, also called the inactivated polio vaccine (IPV), is credited with the enormous decrease in cases. The vaccine contained three strains of the polio virus, and it provided at least partial immunity.