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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 Last of the Iron Lungs

All the nurses were saying, ‘Just a second, you’ll be breathing in just a second.’ ” Martha Lillard

“The ‘yellow submarine’ is my necessary, trusted, mechanical friend.” Mona Randolph

“If there’s so many people who’ve not been- children, especially - have not been vaccinated . . . I don’t even want to think about it.” Paul Alexander

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Ava The Antibody Explains

“The book explains how shots/vaccines show your immune system what different germs and viruses look like and how your immune system can get rid of the germs before they make you sick. The book tries to help you feel better about having to get these vaccines.”

By Avery and Ariana

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