StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: Polio

This shows the role of vaccination in the worldwide eradication of Polio, and what might have [probably] happened without it. There are still cases in areas without complete coverage by vaccines. Unlike smallpox, which vaccination has completely eradicated ... . not my image : fair use & public information

One of the things the WHO has been supporting has been the international fight against Polio - the best weapon in that fight is wide-spread vaccination. There are still small outbreaks, amongst those who don't vaccinate. . not my image : fair use & public education

The Polio vaccine was introduced in 1955, it took a few years - a decade, maybe - for the roll-out to be sufficiently widespread to clear enough of the population. I really don't want to see wards with dozens of "iron lungs" ever again ... . not my image : fair use & public education