Wed Mar 19 11:40:00 UTC 2025: ## India Celebrates 11th Anniversary of Polio-Free Certification: The Hindu Quiz Highlights Vaccine Milestones
**CHENNAI, March 20, 2025** – The Hindu newspaper commemorated the 11th anniversary of India’s polio-free certification by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 27, 2014. The milestone, achieved after three consecutive years without reported wild poliovirus transmission, was highlighted in a special quiz focusing on vaccine history and development.
The quiz covered key figures in vaccine development, including the creator of the first successful vaccine and the physician (X) responsible for the fraudulent 1998 Lancet paper linking the MMR vaccine to autism. It also explored the role of adjuvants in vaccine efficacy and the significance of the Recombivax HB vaccine as the first produced using recombinant DNA technology.
The quiz served as a reminder of the considerable progress made in global health through vaccination while also highlighting the challenges posed by misinformation and the ongoing importance of vaccination programs. The article further showcased The Hindu’s diverse content offerings, including sections dedicated to books, data analysis, cinema reviews, health, international affairs, science, and technology news.
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