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1916 New York City polio epidemic

The 1916 New York City polio epidemic was in the news during the summer of 1916. Thousands were infected and over 2000 New Yorkers, mostly in the borough of Brooklyn, were killed.

The plague killing or paralyzing babies is spreading and doctors don’t know why -  July 9 1916  The Sunday Telegram. (Clarksburg, W. Va.)

July 5 1916 New York City in mass panic as hudreds of babies are infectedin Polio epidemic

The Seattle star., Jul 5 1916

The Seattle Star., July 11, 1916

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WHO announces eradication of Poliovirus type 3

WHO announces eradication of Poliovirus type 3

The World Health Organisation has announced that wild poliovirus type 3 (WPV3) has been eradicated worldwide. Following the eradication of smallpox and wild poliovirus type 2, this news represents a historic achievement for humanity.

“The achievement of polio eradication will be a milestone for global health. Commitment from partners and countries, coupled with innovation, means of the three wild…

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He sat on a motorcycle, show his Polio barefoot.