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There were going to be plenty of problems, most resulting from the last-minute rush and changes in the foundation's plans. Originally it was proposed to vaccinate only second-graders and use first-and third-graders as "controls." But there might be big differences between the rates, even...
Vaccine & Whatnot. In the first few days, 60% of Atlanta area parents gave consent, 10% refused, and 30% did not answer. These last were being followed up to answer one way or the other, but were not being pressed to assent.
In New York City, where 37,772 children were slated for the vaccine-or-what-not test, the technicalities of epidemiology and evaluation were too much for most parents. Many asked: "Isn't there any way I can be sure my child gets the real vaccine?" The answer, as...
Creek Beds & Sandlots. One of the biggest difficulties results from delay. Before a vaccinated child can win his "Polio Pioneer" button he must have had three shots over a five-week period. For practical reasons these must be completed before the polio season begins and also before school lets out...
The vaccine itself is available: 237 gallons, safety-tested in three laboratories and approved by the Rivers committee, were being shipped out last week. That would be enough for the full course for 300,000 children. An additional 118-gallon lot was ready to go as soon as the committee...