1960s
How the measles vaccine was invented, and why it was so important
The measles vaccine was invented because it was a common but dangerous disease that could cause inflammation of the brain – and could also be fatal.
The measles vaccine was invented because it was a common but dangerous disease that could cause inflammation of the brain – and could also be fatal.
How the Salk vaccine works to fight polio (from 1955) By Herman N Bundesen, MD – The Plain Speaker (Hazleton, Pennsylvania) May 13, 1955 The
Every year, hundreds of children were stricken with polio. Before testing iron lung machines on humans, two dozen cats had to die under anesthetic.
New, quicker cures The more optimistic medical leaders say the need for doctors is being reduced. They point to such developments as these: Polio vaccine
Women: Do you have the ideal figure? Here’s what ‘they’ thought in 1950 
The real death of a cheerleader story (1985) 
The first vintage vacuum cleaners & the history of the famous Hoover Company 
31 vintage TV dinners: Fried chicken, turkey, pot roast & other fab frozen food, retro-style 
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