Jonas Salk discovered the first vaccine for which disease?

Polio

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Common cold

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Hepatitis A

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Jaundice

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is A Polio
Polio is a viral disease which infects spinal cord and muscles. In severe cases it can lead to paralysis. Jonas Salk was an American scientist who discovered the first vaccine for polio disease.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Choose the correct option:

Statement 1: The first successful polio vaccine was developed by Jonas Salk.

Statement 2: Polio is an infectious disease caused by a bacteria.

Salk vaccine is given to prevent which disease?

Question 25
Who discovered ‘vaccine’ for the first time?
Name two diseases which can be prevented by using vaccines.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program