Final Jeopardy 7/12/24 (Names in Medicine) & Who Won Friday July 12 2024

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Contents

1 Today’s Final Jeopardy 7/12/2024 (Names in Medicine) – Friday, July 12 2024
2 Today’s Final Jeopardy Answer – Friday, July 12 2024
3 Final Jeopardy Explanation – Friday, July 12 2024
4 Today’s Results & Who Won Jeopardy! Tonight – Friday, July 12 2024
5 Final Jeopardy Video & Today’s Highlights
6 Jeopardy! Recaps
7 Wheel of Fortune Recaps
8 More Final Jeopardy!

Today’s Final Jeopardy 7/12/2024 (Names in Medicine) – Friday, July 12 2024

He got a special presidental citation in 1955, passed away in 1995 & was dubbed “the man who saved the children”

Today’s Final Jeopardy Answer – Friday, July 12 2024

The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Dr. Jonas Salk

Final Jeopardy Explanation – Friday, July 12 2024

The person you’re referring to is Dr. Jonas Salk, the developer of the polio vaccine. Dr. Salk received a special presidential citation in 1955 from President Dwight D. Eisenhower in recognition of his monumental contribution to medicine and public health with the development of the first safe and effective polio vaccine. Prior to the vaccine’s introduction, polio was a devastating disease globally, causing paralysis and death in many cases, particularly affecting children.

Dr. Jonas Salk chose not to patent the vaccine, making it more accessible worldwide and leading to a dramatic decline in the incidence of polio across the globe. His decision not to profit from the vaccine earned him enormous respect and gratitude from around the world, culminating in him being dubbed “the man who saved the children.” Salk’s work not only changed the course of public health history but also exemplified a profound commitment to humanitarian service. He passed away in 1995, leaving behind a legacy of both scientific innovation and profound ethical influence in medical research and public health policy.

Today’s Results & Who Won Jeopardy! Tonight – Friday, July 12 2024

The results of today’s game will be updated when it airs – warning: spoilers below!

Returning Champion	Contestant	Contestant
Isaac Hirsch Burbank, California Customer Support Team Lead 7 Day Winnings of $161,388 Winning Score: $34,001 Round 2 Score: $21,500 Round 1 Score: $6,600	Mike Ferguson Edmond, Oklahoma Chemistry Professor Final Score: $21,501 Round 2 Score: $17,000 Round 1 Score: $5,800	Ashley Weaver Lakewood, Ohio Attorney Final Score: -$2,600 Round 2 Score: -$2,600 Round 1 Score: -$1,000