re: Paul Alexander - 'The Man in the Iron Lung' - dies after 70 years living in tank

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here are many parents begging this for their kids nowadays by not getting them immunized. I assume they think its less of a hassle when your child can't go anywhere and just lies there.

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Lol what?


I dont know anyone my age who got the polio shot.

You know what else can get you in one of these? Botulism, so prepare your food properly.

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In April 1994, the largest outbreak of botulism in the United States since 1978 occurred in El Paso, Texas. Thirty persons were affected; 4 required mechanical ventilation. All ate food from a Greek restaurant.

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