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Sabin Vaccine -- Groks Science Show 2026-07-08

7/8/2026

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Polio was a deadly disease that has since been largely eradicated due to the Sabin vaccine. Yet, the story of the inventor of the vaccine has rarely been told. On this episode, Karen Torghele discussed her book, Albert Sabin: The Life of a Polio Vaccine Pioneer.

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