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- In 1955 a Polio Epidemic was Sweeping the NationWhen a sequence of events began to haunt my mother's days, a national polio epidemic, a best friend seriously injured in a car accident, one of my playmates suffering a tricycle wreck, another sick with a rare kidney disease, it simply became too much.
Polio Outbreak: What is Polio and How Do We Protect Ourselves?Polio is a serious disease, and it has not been wiped out. There are outbreaks in other parts of the world. Could it come here?
PoliomyelitisWhat is poliomyelitis?
My Hero; True Story of a Mother Living with Polio & Post-Polio Syndrome and the Effects She's Had on MeGrowing up with a mother suffering from the devastating effects of the polio virus was both a curse and a blessing.
When the Disease Doesn't FadeOutbreaks of Polio resurface around the globe. Why can't this dreadful disease be shut down?
Is Polio Back?A recent outbreak of Polio in the African Nation of Congo has included over 100 deaths. Does that mean the disease is on the rise again?- Remembering PolioMany millions contracted polio during the 1940s to early 1960s. It is estimated that there are still nearly two million North Americans alive today who had polio during the epidemics of those years.
- Polio and Other Dirty Words from the 1950sAn old comic book made me think of polio, one of the dirtiest words of the 1950s, but there were many others.
- Ex-Chief John Polio Changes Stance on Shooting Death of Amy Bishop's Brother in 1986Ex-police Chief John Polio has changed his stance on the 1986 shooting death of Seth Bishop, brother of Amy Bishop who is suspected of killing three people and wounding three others at the University of Alabama.
- Polio - the Forgotten DiseasePolio has been all but eradicated and we have access to immunizations against it and some of the most difficult diseases in history. In 1952 I had polio and survived to tell about it. Many were not so fortunate.
- Lupus, Post-polio Syndrome, or Malpractice - Which Really Killed My Sister?My sister was misdiagnosed for many years, and turned over to the mental health system because "it's all in your head." Who was responsible for her death?
Paralytic and Non-Paralytic PolioThere has not been a wild case of polio in the United States since 1979. Cases of polio that are caused by a vaccine containing live virus are not considered wild polio.
Three Important Vaccine Shots for Back-to-School ChildrenThis article tries to guide readers about the very basic information on three diseases that children are vaccinated for before starting the school year.- What is Post-polio Syndrome?It only strikes individuals who have survived the polio virus. Its cause remains unknown, and there is no cure on the horizon. Read how polio appears to create a rebound effect on many patients.
- Global Travelers Take Polio PrecautionsWhile there is not a risk in the United States, people who travel to other countries around the globe, may be at risk of exposure and should get a booster vaccine, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
- Eradicating Polio: The Challenges AheadThe polio virus should long be extinct, but it still rages in Asia and Africa. A 500 million euro package is aimed to eradicate it from the globe.
1950 - Polio Strikes Virginia!In 1950, Polio struck Wythe County and its county seat, Wytheville. It lead to 184 sick and 17 dead.- Possible Causes of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's PolioIn 1921, the U. S. was experiencing frequent outbreaks of polio, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt developed the paralyzing form of poliomyelitis. He later played an important role in enabling researchers to find a cure.
- The History of Polio and VaccinesIf you look at the history of polio and vaccines, there appears to be a correlation between polio outbreaks and vaccines.
- Poliomyelitis (Polio), a Devastating Disease Has Been EradicatedPolio affected many children in the years prior to the early 1950's. With the development of vaccines, the disease was stopped and today is practically non-existent.
Why the WHO's News Release on Polio in Nigeria is NonsenseThe World Health Organization is contradicting itself, the CDC and vaccine manufacturers by blaming recent polio outbreaks on non-vaccinated children.- Surviving Polio and Beyond: Is This a Disease of the Past?A short history of Polio. The effecting it had on many survivors, who went on to normal live and find they are now having more problems. How they can help themselves now they are older.
- Massage Therapy for Post Polio SequelaeGoing to a massage therapist instead of a physiotherapist made all the difference. Massage, unlike physiotherapy concentrates on healing the whole body
- Sudan Polio Immunization Campaign to Reach 5 Million ChildrenIn response to a reported case of polio in neighboring Chad, Sudan is beginning a 3-day polio immunization campaign on Aug. 6. It's anticipated that nearly 5 million children will be immunized.
- Polio Campaign in Somalia Gets Support of Religious LeadersPolio has re-emerged in Somalia, but workshops presented to disspell misconceptions and myths about polio immunization and vaccine have been positively received by influential Sheikhs who will lead the cause to immunize children under age 5.
The Polio Vaccine: What the Manufacturer's Package Insert Tells UsA critical look at the Polio vaccine with emphasis on the manufacturer's own package insert
Growing Up with PolioIn the late 1930's, many adults and children were suffering with polio. It ended up affecting millions of people, symptoms ranging from mild to severe. There were many that did not survive and many that suffered paralysis.
What is Polio and Why You Need the VaccineMost people in the United States today are given a Polio vaccination when they are children or infants, however there are still many people who have not and do not understand why they should get it.
More Polio Cases in Pakistan: Islamic Clerics Say Those Who Die of Polio Are 'Martyrs'Muslim clerics are advising Pakistani parents and children against polio vaccination, claiming that the harmless "infidel" vaccine is "un-Islamic" and causes infertility.- The Polio Virus: LifecyclePolio is an infectious disease that has haunted the lives of many for over 3,000 years. The first record of Poliomyelitis in the human body dates back to ancient Egypt.
- A Promising Life Smashed to PiecesThrough the care of birds, a man discovers much about himself, perhaps finding redemption.
- Going Abroad? Better Get that BoosterThose of us in the U.S. aren't the only ones foregoing immunizations for our children. Europe would appear to be following suit. Consequently, childhood illnesses we thought gone forever are making a comeback.
- A Spectacular Inspirational Story: Girl Walks Through Polio Then Runs into Olympic HistoryThis story is about a poverty stricken sickly child who was diagnosed with a paralyzing disease without a cure. Proving the diagnosis and the prognosis wrong, she walked through disease, then ran into Olympic history.
- A Scary Time in My Life: The Day I Could Not Move My LegsI woke up and I couldn't move my legs very far ...
- Sometimes CreekContinuation of the work.
- Famous Tennessean: Dinah ShoreA "Famous Tennessean" can include a person born in Tennessee or anyone with direct ties to the state who went on to be a public figure with a recognizable name.
- Alternate Medicine - the Trager ApproachThe Trager Approach is an approach developed by Dr. Milton Trager, M.D. to relieve patients of a variety of physical and mental diseases through gentle hands-on manipulation and cues.
- Douglas Martin ProfileDouglas Martin was a humble and caring man who fought hard for the rights of college students and others with disabilities. A leader in the independent living movement, his contributions to disability rights will help others for lifetimes to come.
- Power Failure Kills Tennessee Woman in Iron LungA woman who defied the laws of medicine, by being confined to an iron lung for nearly 60 years, has died today due to a power failure.
- Frozen Moments: The Life & Times of Taylor PeroThe Author's autobiography as remembered in frozen moments of time from early childhood through forty years as a Hollywood insider to his reflections upon his life today.
