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From the late 19th–mid 20th centuries, the nation lived in fear of the polio crisis. Generations of Americans were affected by this incurable illness until a brilliant young medical researcher developed a vaccine. #HopeThroughHistory brings this story: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hope-through-history/id1507276251 | HISTORY
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In the 1950s, the polio epidemic devastated families across the UK and the world. Children affected by the virus faced paralysis and many relied on iron lungs to help them breathe. Our founder, Duncan Guthrie, refused to accept that fate for his daughter Janet. His determination sparked the research that led to the first UK polio vaccines – a medical milestone that helped all but eradicate the disease. This World Polio Day, we celebrate how far we’ve come and mark our commitment to a future free
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