护佑千万孩子远离小儿麻痹症 联合国通过决议：纪念“糖丸爷爷”

Core Viewpoint - The 100th anniversary of Gu Fangzhou's birth has been officially included in UNESCO's commemorative activities, highlighting his significant contributions to public health through the development of the oral polio vaccine, which has protected millions of children from poliomyelitis [1][20]. Group 1: Historical Context - In 1955, a large outbreak of poliomyelitis occurred in Jiangsu, quickly spreading to other cities, posing a severe threat to children under seven years old [3]. - Gu Fangzhou was tasked with developing a vaccine in 1957, marking the beginning of his lifelong commitment to combating poliomyelitis [5]. Group 2: Vaccine Development Process - In 1959, Gu Fangzhou and his team learned vaccine production techniques in the Soviet Union and returned to China to begin experimental production [7][8]. - Gu Fangzhou personally tested the vaccine and even used his own son as the first child subject in the trials, demonstrating his commitment to ensuring the vaccine's safety [10][12]. Group 3: Impact and Achievements - The first batch of 500 million doses of the vaccine was produced in December 1960, significantly reducing the incidence of poliomyelitis in China [12]. - By 2000, China was officially recognized as a polio-free country, marking a significant public health achievement [16]. Group 4: Legacy - Gu Fangzhou's innovative approach to vaccine formulation, including the creation of the sugar-coated vaccine, has left a lasting legacy in public health [13]. - His story and contributions have transcended national borders, becoming a shared human legacy recognized by UNESCO [20].