Several thoughtful letters reminding us about what life was like before the #polio #vaccine, and with polio:
https://wapo.st/3ZZPiOe 🎁
The world, through continuing effort, has already eliminated two of the three strains of polio virus. Stopping vaccination now would expose Americans to continuing risk. It really is only one flight away, until it's eradicated everywhere. That tantalizingly reachable goal won't be achieved if we stop vaccinating too soon.
Jennifer Hamilton, MD PhD
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