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Searching the world wide web for "polio" or "post-polio" can result in hundreds and hundreds of hits. This section lists, describes, rates and links to selected sites. They are listed alphabetically within the ratings of excellent, very good and good. The category search tool narrows the list of sites of interest to eleven specific groups.

StandProud

StandProud is a U.S.-registered, tax-exempt, not-for-profit charity created to provide international financial support for selected community organizations in developing countries which:

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The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, 1954

This Nobelprize.org website profiles the 1954 Nobel Prize for growing the poliovirus in a lab, which ultimately led to the development of the vaccine. Site contains biographies and complete Nobel lectures of John Enders, Thomas Weller and Frederick Robbins. Photos: Copyright © The Nobel Foundation, lectures Copyright © The Nobel Foundation 1954.

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The Polio Wall of Fame (sculpture)

From the Wickipedia website, The Polio Wall of Fame, designed by Edmond Romulus Amateis (1926–1977), consists of a linear grouping of sculptured busts of fifteen scientists and two laymen who made important contributions to the knowledge and treatment of poliomyelitis. It is found on the outside wall of what is called Founders’ Hall of the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation in Warm Springs, Georgia, USA. Eleanor Roosevelt represented her husband at the 1958 unveiling ceremony.

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Time, Inc. and Life Magazine photos of polio

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Salk Produces Polio Vaccine 1952 (documentary summary)

From the PBS series, A Science Odyssey: People and Discoveries is this program synopsis profiling the history of the polio vaccine. Highlighted is the work of scientists and researchers, including Jonas Salk, Albert Sabin, J.F. Enders, T.H. Weller, F.C. Robbins, Alexander Fleming, Ernst Chain and Howard Florey. Some biographical links are also featured. © 1998 WGBH.

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American Society of Virology (ASV) - Polio

From the ASV, in collaboration with educators at the Washington University School of Medicine, are two overviews, "Polio" and "Poliovirus," that include the history of the disease, and the researchers whose work eventually led to the vaccine. Highlighted is a historical look at the early global eradication efforts of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The "Poliovirus" reviews the virus and its significance as an important model in understanding the replication of animal RNA viruses.

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Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation: Post-Polio Syndrome

From the Paralysis Resource Center of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, this overview briefly outlines research consensus about the late effects of polio while recommending patients be sensitive to their bodies' strengths and weaknesses, to avoid overuse, fatigue, watch diet and nutrition and seek appropriate medical and psychological help. Contains links to other web resources as well as topic literature reformation. © 2015 Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.

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Disease Control Priority Project (DCPP)

From the DCCP project is this volume entitled, "Strengthening Health Systems," summarizing international efforts to assess disease control priorities and produce evidence-based analysis and resource materials to inform health policymaking in developing countries.

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Family Care Foundation - India

The Family Care Foundation provides humanitarian services and training to grassroots organizations in developing countries. This site provides case studies of the Polio Child Relief effort in Mumbai, India with information and photos of the Mumbai Polio Camp, where successful surgery and rehabilitation are profiled in photos and real life stories. ©1997-2009 Family Care Foundation

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For Some Survivors, Polio Won't Fade Into the Past (article)

A New York Times article by Kirk Johnson, dated February 2, 2010. Features the "oral history" project at the University of Utah, profiling the current status of polio survivors coming to terms with post-polio syndrome.

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