Polio and the Polio Vaccine

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This podcast episode from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is about polio and the polio vaccine. It explains how vaccines have helped reduce polio but warns that low vaccination rates in some U.S. areas could lead to its return. Dr. Bill Moss talks about past vaccine issues and advancements in technology. The episode also includes a conversation with Marion Nestle, who discusses her career, food industry marketing, and healthy eating habits. She shares insights on new appetite-curbing medications and RFK Jr.'s focus on improving the food system while promoting healthier diets.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Families & Children; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Poliomyelitis; Public Health; Vaccination; Immunization Programs; Poliovirus Vaccine, Inactivated; Disease Eradication; Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Institutions: Johns Hopkins University

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