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January 2, 1960
The Herald
Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia
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In 1959, Georgia saw a 150% rise in polio cases to 178 by Dec. 18, with 11 deaths; national cases nearly doubled. March of Dimes Director Dave Randall blames unvaccinated public and urges shots and campaign support to end polio and aid against birth defects and arthritis.
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Dave Randall Urges That Polio Shots Be Taken
With 178 cases of polio reported by December 18th, Georgia showed an alarming increase in cases in 1959, according to Dave Randall, March of Dimes Director for the January campaign.
Only 56 cases were reported to December 5, 1958. The 1959 total of new cases represents a 150% increase over last year.
Eleven people died from polio this year in Georgia.
Because of the large number of new cases and the heavy backlog of old cases, most of the Georgia chapters are in the worst financial situation in years.
Over $50,000 in unpaid hospital bills on polio patients is outstanding in the Southeastern Georgia area of 40 counties.
The national polio toll is also alarming. 8,278 cases have been reported to December 5, 1959, as compared with 5,739 cases on this date last year. Paralytic cases in 1959 are almost double those in 1958.
The March of Dimes Director blamed the public for the tragic polio increase. 91,000,000 are unprotected, he said. We will have more crippled children and adults and more deaths until the public wakes up to the need for vaccination.
Mr. Randall urged every person to take the vaccine. He asked for all-out support of the March of Dimes in January. "In the future," he said, "your dimes and dollars will help to bring an end to polio and give hope in the new fight against birth defects and arthritis."
With 178 cases of polio reported by December 18th, Georgia showed an alarming increase in cases in 1959, according to Dave Randall, March of Dimes Director for the January campaign.
Only 56 cases were reported to December 5, 1958. The 1959 total of new cases represents a 150% increase over last year.
Eleven people died from polio this year in Georgia.
Because of the large number of new cases and the heavy backlog of old cases, most of the Georgia chapters are in the worst financial situation in years.
Over $50,000 in unpaid hospital bills on polio patients is outstanding in the Southeastern Georgia area of 40 counties.
The national polio toll is also alarming. 8,278 cases have been reported to December 5, 1959, as compared with 5,739 cases on this date last year. Paralytic cases in 1959 are almost double those in 1958.
The March of Dimes Director blamed the public for the tragic polio increase. 91,000,000 are unprotected, he said. We will have more crippled children and adults and more deaths until the public wakes up to the need for vaccination.
Mr. Randall urged every person to take the vaccine. He asked for all-out support of the March of Dimes in January. "In the future," he said, "your dimes and dollars will help to bring an end to polio and give hope in the new fight against birth defects and arthritis."
What sub-type of article is it?
Medical Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Polio Outbreak
Georgia Cases
March Of Dimes
Vaccination Urge
Public Health Crisis
What entities or persons were involved?
Dave Randall
Where did it happen?
Georgia
Story Details
Key Persons
Dave Randall
Location
Georgia
Event Date
1959
Story Details
Dave Randall reports alarming 150% increase in polio cases in Georgia to December 18, 1959, with 178 cases and 11 deaths, blaming lack of vaccination among 91 million unprotected; urges polio shots and support for January March of Dimes campaign to fight polio, birth defects, and arthritis.