EPISODE · Jul 27, 2022 · 21 MIN
How Did Nearly-Eradicated Polio Wind Up In Rockland County?
from Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast · host WNYC Studios
We use the appearance of a case of polio, which had been nearly eradicated in the US, as a lens to explore public health, and the relationship between tiny pathogens and broader society. On Today's Show:Alan Dove, science journalist, virologist and co-host of the This Week in Virology (TWIV) podcast, answers questions about the case of polio in Rockland County - after apparently having been eliminated -- and what needs to happen to prevent further infections. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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We use the appearance of a case of polio, which had been nearly eradicated in the US, as a lens to explore public health, and the relationship between tiny pathogens and broader society.
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How Did Nearly-Eradicated Polio Wind Up In Rockland County?
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