Child with polio learning how to walk in physical therapy, Canada, 1953

https://piefed.social/c/historyphotos/p/2012098/child-with-polio-learning-how-to-walk-in-physical-therapy-canada-1953

“I realized that my life and my courage and my hopes did not lie in my body. If that body was paralyzed, my brain could still work industriously...If I weren't able to act, I would be able to write. Even if I weren't able to use a pencil or typewriter, I could dictate.”

Actress #IdaLupino talking about her experience with #polio.

Suspected militants attacked a polio vaccination convoy in northwestern Pakistan, killing one police officer and wounding four others escorting the health team.

https://worldbriefly.news/suspected-militants-attack-polio-vaccination-convoy-in-northwestern-pakistan-kil

#Pakistan #Polio #Violence

Two drops 💧💧 of the #polio vaccine can protect a child for life.

@ajames_p along with @UNICEFAfg colleagues joined the launch of Afghanistan's first polio campaign of 2026, which will reach 12.6 million children from 13 to 16 April.

Together, we can #EndPolio.

Source: UNICEF Afghanistan (@UNICEFAfg)
[ https://x.com/UNICEFAfg/status/2043277508397941222 ]

#Afghanistan #UNICEF

Two drops 💧💧 of the #polio vaccine can protect a child for life.

@ajames_p along with @UNICEFAfg colleagues joined the launch of Afghanistan's first polio campaign of 2026, which will reach 12.6 million children from 13 to 16 April.

Together, we can #EndPolio.

Source: UNICEF Afghanistan (@UNICEFAfg)
[ https://x.com/UNICEFAfg/status/2043268983403757857 ]

#Afghanistan #UNICEF

Poliovirus
The following is Prof. Gareth Williams at Gresham College, lecturing on the development of the Polio vaccine.

I've shared (pinned) Vincent Racanello's 3rd year virology course.
I've shared (pinned) Worobey's Influenza lecture.
I have a few other good lectures I have not shared. This is one of them.

https://youtu.be/n9bqfdFRzU4

#Polio #Poliovirus #TIL #Virology #PublicLectures #Vaccines #Racanello #Worobey #Williams #TWiV