Amplify Unit 1 "Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio"

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What organization raised money each year to help polio patients and fund research?

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The March of Dimes.

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How did Peg get the chocolate milkshake?

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Her parents brought it.

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What did Peg not want to miss on the day she started having symptoms?

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Homecoming parade.

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What happened when Peg walked toward her locker?

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She collapsed--her legs gave out.

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How old was Peg when she got polio?

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12.

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What is polio?

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Polio is a viral disease that can cause paralysis.

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What are the symptoms of polio?

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Symptoms can include fever, fatigue, headache, vomiting, stiffness in the neck, and pain in the limbs.

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What is the purpose of the March of Dimes?

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To improve the health of mothers and babies, and to fund research for diseases like polio.

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What is a vaccine?

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A vaccine is a substance that helps protect against diseases by stimulating the immune system.

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How can polio be prevented?

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Polio can be prevented through vaccination.