My Polio Experience
It was the summer of 1952 and our country was in the middle of its worst polio epidemic since 1916. Nearly 58,000 cases of polio were reported and more than 3,000 died. I was lucky.
“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”
Polo Pioneers - The Randig Family
My parents decided to volunteer our entire family (themselves included), feeling strongly that it was the right thing to do.
Polio and COVID19 – Then and Now From Three Polio Survivors
Living through Polio and Covid-19: Historic Parallels
Joe Randig: In Our Own Words (Video)
“Late in the summer of 1952, a microscopic virus entered my body and changed my life forever . . .”
Perspectives on Covid-19 Vaccine for Kids: Joe Randig for CHOP (Video)
“Parents of children today don’t have any idea of the fear that took ovr the country in the summers of the 1940’s and 50’s.” Joe Randig for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Walk a Mile In My Shoes
I probably didn’t give much thought to my plain brown shoes in the beginning. I was just happy to be on my feet and walking.