Polio: Lessons from American History

My father contracted polio in the 1930s. Although he eventually recovered, the disease took a permanent toll on his body. This essay, by Michael Critelli, provides useful context for our reaction to epidemics and #pandemics throughout the past century or so. It also expresses a wisdom that may help us evaluate all we hear regarding the present crisis. #COVID19

Instructive Parallels Between the Crusade to Conquer Polio and the Covid19 Challenge

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