I was vaccinated in 1948, but I forget what it was for. It was common back then for all kids to get the vaccination before starting school. A cousin--about 20 years older then me--thinks it's for polio, but, if I'm not mistaken, that came out in the 50's or early 60's. So, what could the vaccination have been for?
Pin
You're right, the polio vaccine came out in 1952.
In 1948, the common vaccinations were for TB, tetanus, diptheria, smallpox, yellow fever, pertussis.
Mot vaccinations were given in schools - often for free - so that they knew you were getting the treatments.
Nota yuppie
DPT- (Diphtheria-Pertussis[whooping cough]-Tetanus) and smallpox. Vaccination for yellow fever wasn't common in most parts of this country, and I'm sorry but there ain't no vaccine for TB- wish there was!! Remember, you need a tetanus booster every 5-10 years. Also, I got whooping cough when I was in high school in the late 50s in spite of having been vaccinated! Ha-just gave away my age?????
needy
polio
yakkydoc
I believe smallpox was the only vaccine being given in 1948. Polio, DPT, all came later; in the 60s.
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