May 2024 Newsletter
Inside this Issue:
The Ed Sullivan Show: We have a feeling that most everyone reading this (especially from the US) remember one special night in 1964. Survivor Laura Vittorioso was recovering in the surgical ward in Boston Children’s Hospital that night and remembers well the joy that came their way as the Beatles sang their number one song, “I Want to Hold Your Hand.”
A fun hint: You want to “click” on the image links in this article.
Nemesis by Philip Roth - A Book Review: “Only three chapters long, Nemesis tells the distressing story of circumstances beyond one’s control taking over one’s life, and ultimately devastating that life.” Frequent contributor, and friend of our network, Pamela Sergey is here with a fascinating review of a story that has been captivating polio survivors since it was published in 2010.
“Non-Paralytic Polio Causing PPS: As he cites a 2022 Study, Richard L. Bruno, HD, PhD helps explain WHY this isn’t a new phenomenon. “Back in 1949, Dr. David Bodian documented that for the poliovirus to weaken – let alone paralyze - a muscle, 60% of the motor neurons had to be killed. That means that polio survivors could have many hidden "non-paralytic" polio muscles having substantial damage but not showing symptoms.”
Survivors experiencing this are NOT alone.
“Turning Points in History”: Given the number of lives his work has saved, California students Chloe and Daniela saw Jonas Salk’s research and development of the polio vaccine fitting the theme of this year’s 50th Anniversary National History Day Competition. We enjoyed their questions and one in particular was especially fun: “Did any of you meet Dr. Salk?” Survivor Joe Randig was able to give them something special to help with their work.
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