Polio
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Paul Alexander, who lived in iron lung for more than 70 years, dies at 78Paul Alexander, who was also known online as 'Iron Lung Man,' spent seven decades living in an iron lung after contracting polio when he was a child in the 1950s.TrendingMar 13
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Former Ontario lieutenant-governor David Onley dead at 72Onley's successor, Elizabeth Dowdeswell, announced his passing on Saturday. He was the first visibly disabled Lt-Gov. to hold the position.CanadaJan 15, 2023
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Spread of polio virus in U.S., U.K. and Israel reveals rare risk of oral vaccineThe latest incidents represent the first time in several years that vaccine-connected polio virus has turned up in rich countries.HealthAug 21, 2022
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Should Canadians be worried about polio? New viruses? Vaccination is key, says TamCanada's top doctor says vaccination is key to protecting Canadians against the polio virus and is encouraging everyone to stay up-to-date with their immunization.CanadaAug 19, 2022
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Infectious disease expert suggests focus on routine vaccinations amid polio resurgenceMcMaster University infectious disease expert Dr. Dawn Bowdish says polio has made a comeback in some Middle Eastern countries, the U.K. and the United States.HealthAug 19, 2022
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Winnipeg polio survivor urges parents to get their kids vaccinatedA Winnipeg man who has had lifelong struggles after contracting polio as a child encourages parents to make sure their children get vaccinated now that the virus has resurfaced.HealthAug 15, 2022
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Plans underway to monitor Canadian sewage for monkeypox, polio traces: TamCanada's chief public health officer says plans are underway to sift through Canadian sewage to test for and measure new health threats like monkeypox and polio.HealthAug 12, 2022
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How does polio spread? What are the symptoms? Here’s what we knowThe polio virus is considered very contagious and spreads mostly from person to person, through contaminated water and via fecal particles.HealthAug 12, 2022
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Polio detected in NYC’s sewage, virus likely spreading among the unvaccinated: officialsThe virus that causes polio has been found in New York City's wastewater in another sign that the disease is quietly spreading among unvaccinated people, health officials said.HealthAug 12, 2022
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After 1st U.S. polio case in a decade, doctors in Canada stress vaccinationOne expert said some parents are opting not to vaccinate their kids and the COVID-19 pandemic has delayed vaccination such as polio vaccine for some children.HealthJul 26, 2022
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