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In reply to the discussion: Last U.S. polio patient with an iron lung dies at 78 in Oklahoma [View all]

Martin68

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10. I have an uncle who recovered from polio as a child and was left with a limp but a normal life otherwise. On of the
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"lucky" ones.

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Last U.S. polio patient with an iron lung dies at 78 in Oklahoma [View all] BumRushDaShow Saturday OP
I'd venture to guess less than 15% of Americans knew that there were still survivors in iron lungs hlthe2b Saturday #1
What a miraculous life she led! Amazing that she didn't need to be in it all the time. CaliforniaPeggy Saturday #2
There is now no living person using an iron lung Because vaccines work LetMyPeopleVote Saturday #3
That's some complex messaging Renew Deal Saturday #5
... littlemissmartypants Saturday #4
I am one of the "lucky" ones LtTx Saturday #6
Shriners BettyBlueDot Sunday #8
I have an uncle who recovered from polio as a child and was left with a limp but a normal life otherwise. On of the Martin68 Sunday #10
Rfk jr is betting on iron lung futures Javaman Sunday #7
If MAHAs have their way he won't be the last one... Martin68 Sunday #9
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