Publisher's Synopsis
A sobering account of the prevalence of infantile paralysis in Massachusetts at the turn of the century. Drawing on data collected by the State Board of Health, this report sheds light on the origins and transmission of the disease, as well as the various efforts to contain it. A valuable historical resource for medical professionals and disease experts, and a testament to the endurance of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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