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How safe is America from polio?

February 22, 2026
For decades, American children have been regularly vaccinated against polio, and the virus that paralyzed many people has been all but eradicated in the United States. But today’s vaccinations could allow the deadly disease to make a comeback. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr.

How safe is America from polio?

February 22, 2026
In 1958, audiences saw the extraordinary talent of 13-year-old musical prodigy Itzhak Perlman when he performed on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” What they don’t see are the braces and crutches he needs to walk. Perlman contracted polio when he was

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