What is the answer to "Target of a 1950s vaccine" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Target of a 1950s vaccine" is POLIO (5 letters).

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Target of a 1950s vaccine USA Today Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the July 6, 2026 puzzle

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POLIO

5 letters · Down · last seen July 6, 2026

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