The Virus and the Vaccine

The True Story of a Cancer-Causing Monkey Virus, Contaminated Polio Vaccine, and the Millions of Americans Exposed

Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States, 20th Century, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
Cover of the book The Virus and the Vaccine by Debbie Bookchin, Jim Schumacher, St. Martin's Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Debbie Bookchin, Jim Schumacher ISBN: 9781466848993
Publisher: St. Martin's Press Publication: July 2, 2013
Imprint: St. Martin's Press Language: English
Author: Debbie Bookchin, Jim Schumacher
ISBN: 9781466848993
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication: July 2, 2013
Imprint: St. Martin's Press
Language: English

Jonas Salk's polio vaccine has taken on an almost legendary quality as a medical miracle, for it largely eradicated one of the most feared diseases of the 20th century. But the story of the vaccine has a dark side, one that has never been fully told before...

Between 1954 and 1963, close to 98 million Americans received polio vaccinations contaminated with a carcinogenic monkey virus, now known as SV40. A concerted government effort downplayed the incident, and it was generally accepted that although oncogenic to laboratory animals, SV40 was harmless to humans.

But now SV40 in showing up in human cancers, and prominent researchers are demanding a serious public health response to this forgotten polio vaccine contaminant. A gripping medical detective story, The Virus and the Vaccine raises major questions about vaccine policy.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Jonas Salk's polio vaccine has taken on an almost legendary quality as a medical miracle, for it largely eradicated one of the most feared diseases of the 20th century. But the story of the vaccine has a dark side, one that has never been fully told before...

Between 1954 and 1963, close to 98 million Americans received polio vaccinations contaminated with a carcinogenic monkey virus, now known as SV40. A concerted government effort downplayed the incident, and it was generally accepted that although oncogenic to laboratory animals, SV40 was harmless to humans.

But now SV40 in showing up in human cancers, and prominent researchers are demanding a serious public health response to this forgotten polio vaccine contaminant. A gripping medical detective story, The Virus and the Vaccine raises major questions about vaccine policy.

More books from St. Martin's Press

Cover of the book The Cat Sitter's Pajamas by Debbie Bookchin, Jim Schumacher
Cover of the book A Ghost in the Machine by Debbie Bookchin, Jim Schumacher
Cover of the book In Dublin's Fair City by Debbie Bookchin, Jim Schumacher
Cover of the book You Are a Miserable Excuse for a Hero! by Debbie Bookchin, Jim Schumacher
Cover of the book Wrath of the Furies by Debbie Bookchin, Jim Schumacher
Cover of the book The Secrets of Lost Cats by Debbie Bookchin, Jim Schumacher
Cover of the book Primo Levi's Universe by Debbie Bookchin, Jim Schumacher
Cover of the book Homemade Fun by Debbie Bookchin, Jim Schumacher
Cover of the book Black and Blue by Debbie Bookchin, Jim Schumacher
Cover of the book Untying the Knot by Debbie Bookchin, Jim Schumacher
Cover of the book Coming Home by Debbie Bookchin, Jim Schumacher
Cover of the book Notorious by Debbie Bookchin, Jim Schumacher
Cover of the book A Room for Learning by Debbie Bookchin, Jim Schumacher
Cover of the book 150 Pounds by Debbie Bookchin, Jim Schumacher
Cover of the book A Crime of Passion Fruit by Debbie Bookchin, Jim Schumacher
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy