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Cell Strain
Jun 18, 2020
In this podcast, the speakers explore the history of the polio vaccine, including the devastating impact of the disease and the race to find a cure. They discuss the challenges of belief and access, as well as the political implications of medical programs. The podcast also touches on the current anti-vaccination movement and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Avita Kulp-Hobby, the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare during the polio epidemic, faced criticism for her reluctance to implement a federal vaccination program and preference for state and organizational distribution.
- The polio vaccine's success in eradicating the disease demonstrated the importance of public trust in science and the common good, while highlighting the rise of the anti-vaccination movement and the challenges in maintaining trust during vaccination efforts.
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The Polio Epidemic and the Race for a Vaccine
The podcast episode explores the history of polio, the devastating effects it had on children and families in the 1950s, and the race to develop a vaccine. It discusses the role of the US government, particularly Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, Avita Kulp-Hobby, in distributing the vaccine and the challenges faced in vaccinating the entire population. The episode also highlights the skepticism and opposition to vaccines, as well as the connection between opposition to universal healthcare and vaccine hesitancy. It draws parallels to the current COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of widespread vaccination.
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