The Cutter Incident: How America’s First Polio Vaccine Led to the Growing Vaccine Crisis

Name: The Cutter Incident: How America’s First Polio Vaccine Led to the Growing Vaccine Crisis
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Book Synopsis: Vaccines have saved more lives than any other single medical advance. Yet today only four companies make vaccines, and there is a growing crisis in vaccine availability. Why has this happened? This remarkable book recounts for the first time a devastating episode in 1955 at Cutter Laboratories in Berkeley, California, thathas led many pharmaceutical companies to abandon vaccine manufacture.Drawing on interviews with public health officials, pharmaceutical company executives, attorneys, Cutter employees, and victims of the vaccine, as well as on previously unavailable archives, Dr. Paul Offit offers a full account of the Cutter disaster. He describes the nation’s relief when the polio vaccine was developed by Jonas Salk in 1955, the production of the vaccine at industrial facilities such as the one operated by Cutter, and the tragedy that occurred when 200,000 people were inadvertently injected with live virulent polio virus: 70,000 became ill, 200 were permanently paralyzed, and 10 died. Dr. Offit also explores how, as a consequence of the tragedy, one jury’s verdict set in motion events that eventually suppressed the production of vaccines already licensed and deterred the development of new vaccines that hold the promise of preventing other fatal diseases.

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Are you concerned about the current vaccine crisis and wondering how it all started? Look no further than "The Cutter Incident: How America's First Polio Vaccine Led to the Growing Vaccine Crisis." This groundbreaking book reveals the shocking truth behind the growing scarcity of vaccines and the devastating consequences of one tragic incident in 1955 at Cutter Laboratories.

Written by renowned author Dr. Paul Offit, this book delves deep into the untold story of the nation's relief when the polio vaccine was initially developed by Jonas Salk. However, the production process at Cutter Laboratories took a disastrous turn, leading to 200,000 individuals accidentally injected with live virulent polio virus. The aftermath was devastating - 70,000 became ill, 200 faced permanent paralysis, and 10 lost their lives.

Not only does "The Cutter Incident" shed light on this heart-wrenching event, but it also explores why this incident resulted in a significant decline in vaccine production. Learn how the ensuing lawsuit influenced the future manufacturing of licensed vaccines and hindered the development of life-saving solutions for other fatal diseases.

With interviews from public health officials, pharmaceutical company executives, and victims of the vaccine, as well as access to previously unavailable archives, this book offers an authentic and comprehensive account of the Cutter disaster. Dr. Offit's expertise and research make this an invaluable resource for anyone curious about the vaccine crisis and its roots.

Take a step back in time and discover the truth about America's first polio vaccine and its unintended consequences. Don't miss out on this eye-opening and thought-provoking read. Be informed and empowered to make a difference. Get your copy of "The Cutter Incident" now!

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