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Today is World Polio Day.
The disease that caused paralysis, forced victims through excruciating therapy, and confined some to iron lungs has nearly been wiped out.
The worldwide vaccine effort has been led by Rotary International, and its local clubs – including those in Houghton, Hancock, Calumet and Ontonagon. Houghton Rotarian Ron Helman…
At that point, polio had long been controlled in the U.S, but was still a dreaded scourge in developing nations…
Last year, there were 33 cases reported worldwide.
Public health officials emphasize that continued vaccinations and vigilance will be needed to keep polio from making a comeback.
If you would like to support Rotary’s effort, click here.
