Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Whatever Happened to Polio?
Online exhibit commemorates the discovery of the polio vaccine. Includes a timelined history of the disease, beginning with the first clinical description of polio by British physician Michael Underwood. Inquiries into the research to...
Arlington Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery: Albert Bruce Sabin
This site from the Arlington National Cemetery contains a brief biography of Dr. Sabin, mentioning some little known facts about his life. Includes several pictures of the gravesite as well as links to additional information.
PBS
Pbs: Jonas Salk (1914 1995)
A Science Odyssey biography of Jonas Salk from PBS, noted medical scientist who discovered the vaccine for polio. Easy to read format with link to "Paralyzing Polio," a colorfully animated and interactive comic strip. Links also...
PBS
People and Discoveries: Salk Produces Polio Vaccine 1952
At this site read about Jonas Salk's efforts to prevent the polio virus, which resulted in the creation of the first polio vaccine and in Albert Sabin's research into making a more effective means of preventing the disease.
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Development of Polio Vaccines
This site is provided for by Access Excellence. Beginning with a good description of the symptoms and spreading of polio, as well as information on Franklin Delano Roosevelt's battle with polio, this article addresses the development of...
Other
Medical Breakthroughs: Dr. Albert Sabin's Discovery of the Oral Polio Vaccine
Scroll down to read about Dr. Albert Sabin's research on polio and the discovery of the oral polio vaccine.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: There Is No Cure for Polio
This collection uses primary sources to explore polio. Set includes an overview, primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Albert Sabin
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 2006 to commemorate Albert Sabin, a famous virologist who developed the polio vaccination. With a short biographical passage.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Albert Sabin
A very brief yet informative look at the life of Dr. Albert Sabin. Discusses his work and research with the polio vaccine.