The Canadian Arctic - Especially Nunavut. There are several islands in the region which are larger than some states in the United States. One of them (Devon Island) at 21k square miles, is the largest uninhabited island in the world. The Guiana Highlands/Shield (South America) - Some the most remote and mountainous rain forest on Earth.
Oral polio vaccine (OPV). The oral polio vaccine (OPV) was developed in 1961 by Albert Sabin. Also called âtrivalent oral polio vaccineâ or âSabin vaccineâ, OPV consists of a mixture of live, attenuated (weakened) poliovirus strains of all three poliovirus types.The oral polio vaccine is simple to administer. A few drops, given multiple times, can protect a child for life.ral polio vaccine (OPV). The oral polio vaccine (OPV) was developed in 1961 by Albert Sabin. Also called âtrivalent oral polio vaccineâ or âSabin vaccineâ, OPV consists of a mixture of live, attenuated (weakened) poliovirus strains of all three poliovirus types.
Polio: the virus and the vaccine. There is a rarely mentioned epidemic raging in the world today, one that is crippling children in more than 100 countries. In extreme cases the disease starts with a fever, which is followed by vomiting, delirium and spreading pain.