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Offline CG6468

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New strain of polio
« on: September 22, 2011, 09:40:16 PM »
From an AP article:

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GENEVA — The World Health Organization has warned countries that a 'dangerous' strain of polio has spread to China from Pakistan.

Just what the world needs.
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Offline DumbAss Tanker

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Re: New strain of polio
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2011, 09:59:09 PM »
Jeeze, the old strain was pretty dangerous already.  I had it as an infant, but they tried all sorts of experimental therapy (Just a year or so before the vaccine was developed) and by a miracle I came through it without permanent major damage.
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Re: New strain of polio
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2011, 10:42:10 PM »
It will always be something.  Seems to be the nature of the world.

I just got back from a trip to Denver.  At the meeting, the out-of-towners were warned about listeriosis.  Dang.  I hadn't seen that for years and then it was in horses.

So, if I start talking in circles...  I apologize that was in bad taste.