Could a Polio Vaccine Stop the Coronavirus Pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic has scientists considering a few less-conventional options while vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 are being developed. One option might be the oral #polio #vaccine. We chatted with one of the researchers proposing the ideaDr. Robert Galloto understand why a vaccine that hasnt been used in the US for two decades might provide short-term protection against this #coronavirus.

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Credits:
Executive Producers:
George Zaidan
Hilary Hudson

Producers:
Andrew Sobey
Elaine Seward

Writer/Host:
Samantha Jones, PhD

Scientific consultants:
Stosh Ozog, PhD
Victor Nizet, PhD
Robert Gallo, PhD
Lelia Duman, PhD
Brianne Raccor, PhD

Special Thanks:
Ruben Rodriguez

Guard Dog:
Yuca

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