Influence and Advocacy: The Power of Public Service Announcements

This chapter delves into the role of public service announcements during the 1950s polio epidemic, focusing on the difficulties of encouraging vaccinations amidst fear instigated by the media. It recounts the impactful involvement of a celebrity in reversing misinformation and boosting public support for vaccination efforts.

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