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November 2024 Newsletter

Inside this issue: We have shared an extensive article by Richard L. Bruno, PhD along with tributes from all over the world.

Survivor Jim Smith - completely paralyzed from the neck down, his parents took him to the hospital and were told "take him home - the hospital if full". Jim has a special perspective on life with the effects of this terrible disease.

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The Vicious Case of the Viral Vaccine

“The Vicious Case of the Viral Vaccine” by Pedred Noyce and Roberta Baxter is a gripping medical thriller that delves into the captivating world of vaccine development and public health crisis.” A book review by Alexis

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Thank you Dr. Salk –The Scientist Who Beat Polio and Healed the World

“My favorite part was how on one of the first pages it said ‘Adults kept away from bakeries and banks. Children kept away from pools and parks’ and then later in the book it said ‘Adults headed to bakeries and banks. Children headed to pools and parks’.

I liked this part very much because it showed how Jonas Salk made sure that people could go safely to where they wanted to go, and that meant that they did not have to live in fear anymore.

By Chloe

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The Magic Power -Ethan, Mia and the Amazing Vaccine

Ariana: “Ethan tells Mia to think of a vaccine like a ‘knight fighting the bad guy’. I liked that because I think I am a princess! “

We think this book would be great for younger kids, who have an imagination. Having an imagination can make something scary, less scary and fun. By Avery and Ariana

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Jo Jo Wonders . . . What Are Vaccines?

“I like learning about WHY you get vaccines. Sometimes I feel nervous just like Jo Jo when she has to go get a shot. I liked how she thinks about other things she’s had to do that were hard – and she did it !” Colin

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“Jonas Salk - How the Polio Vaccine Changed Public Health”

“Turning Points in History” was the theme for the 2024 National History Day Competition. We celebrate the work of Chloe and Daniela for their successful entry. “Jonas Salk: How the Polio Vaccine Changed Public Health”

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Ina’s Story

“I don’t want people to ever forget how vaccines continue to save generations across the globe from polio.” Ina’s Story - from Shotbyshot.org

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Words of Hope from Bill Gates (Video)

“The world owes a deb of gratitude to the Rotarians, healthcare workers and volunteers who have knocked on doors, set up clinics and traveled across countries to make sure children are protected from this awful disease." Bill Gates, 2024

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“One woman’s story of agony shows why childhood immunizations are so crucial” Ina Pinkney

“I was always the outsider,” she said. “I was always the kid that ate alone.” Other kids referred to her as the “crippled girl.” Leana S. Wen for the Washington Post

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Dylan’s Big Surprise at the Doctor

“We really liked this book. It was upbeat and made us feel good. We know we are still young, but this book showed us that feeling comfortable at the doctors, dentists, etc., has a big effect on you. They want you to feel safe. “

By Avery and Ariana

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The Germ Patrol

“There are three reasons I thought The Germ Patrol would help kids get over their fear of vaccines. It gives a lot of interesting facts about how the Germ Patrol goes through your body and gets the viruses out. It is very funny.”

By Colin