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Polio Epidemic: Crippling Virus Outbreak

Victoria Sherrow

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Before Jonas Salk invented his miracle vaccine, Polio was the most feared affliction in the country. A case of polio could cripple or even kill. The United States suffered many epidemics of the dreaded disease. In one summer, nearly 58,000 people were struck by polio, with more than 3,000 of them dying as a result. In this selection, author Victoria Sherrow turns back the clock to this frightening time in our nation's history.

Language: English

Pages: 48

Format: Hardcover

Release: January 01, 2001

ISBN 13: 9780766015555

Polio Epidemic: Crippling Virus Outbreak

Victoria Sherrow

0/5 ( ratings)

Before Jonas Salk invented his miracle vaccine, Polio was the most feared affliction in the country. A case of polio could cripple or even kill. The United States suffered many epidemics of the dreaded disease. In one summer, nearly 58,000 people were struck by polio, with more than 3,000 of them dying as a result. In this selection, author Victoria Sherrow turns back the clock to this frightening time in our nation's history.

Language: English

Pages: 48

Format: Hardcover

Release: January 01, 2001

ISBN 13: 9780766015555

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