Albert Sabin's oral vaccine was key in
Starting the Space Race
Fighting Smallpox
Eradicating Polio
Curing Tuberculosis
Answer
The oral polio vaccine developed by Albert Sabin played a crucial role in the global effort to eradicate polio. Unlike the injected Salk vaccine, Sabin's oral vaccine could be easily administered, did not require sterile equipment, and most importantly, provided immunity not only to the vaccinated individual but also helped induce herd immunity by reducing the circulation of the wild poliovirus.
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