CLEAN : New York polio case stirs fear, vaccine push

The transcript discusses the unexpected resurgence of polio in New York City, highlighting the potential risks and the importance of vaccination. It shares a personal story of someone who was not vaccinated as a child due to parental beliefs and the emotional impact of learning about the current polio situation. The narrative emphasizes the need for awareness and vaccination to prevent further outbreaks.

What was the speaker's initial belief about the status of polio?

• It was a virus that had already been eradicated.

• It was a virus that would never be eradicated.

• It was a newly emerging virus.

• It was on the verge of extinction like smallpox.

Why are many people not showing symptoms despite being infected with polio?

• People are naturally immune.

• The virus is inactive.

• The strain is highly virulent.

• The strain is not virulent.

What preventive measures did the speaker mention in response to the polio resurgence?

• Vaccination and quarantine

• Travel restrictions and curfews

• Masking and sanitizing

• Social distancing and lockdown

What was the speaker's mother's stance on vaccines?

• She was indifferent to vaccines.

• She only supported vaccines for children.

• She was an anti-vaxxer.

• She was supportive of all vaccines.

What prompted the speaker to feel scared about polio?

• A friend's experience

• A news article

• Reports from an epidemiologist

• A personal illness