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Polio History and Research Resources
Polio History and Research Resources
We have been getting more and more requests from middle and senior high school students for help in doing research on polio. It's hard to keep up with all the requests, but we sure do appreciate your interest. This page is designed to help you out. Let us know what else you would like to see added.
The polio virus (pictured at left) attacks the nervous system, leading to paralysis and sometimes to death.
History of Polio
Famous People Who Had PolioHHRS Resources: Poliomyelitis History
Polio: Death of a Disease - photo essay
A Paralyzing Fear: The Story of Polio in America
TIME 100: Scientists & Thinkers - Jonas Salk
Northeast Ohio Medical University: History of Polio
Timeline of Polio History
BluElf Polio History
Breathing Lessons - 1996 Academy Award for best short documentary
Polio: Cause and Effect of the Disease
How the polio virus worksdrkoop.com: Conditions And Concerns: Medical Encyclopedia: Poliomyelitis
HealthAnswers.com: poliomyelitis
Post-Polio Syndrome Symptoms and Treatment
Book Information: Managing Post-Polio edited by Lauro S. Halstead, M.D.Providing excellent care for patients with post-polio: Course #1109a
Providing Excellent Care for People with Post-Polio Syndrome: Course #1110a
Dr. Henry Holland
The Fight Against Polio Today
Rotary International: Polio Eradication Task Force
Polio Eradication Update: History
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