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Polio Patient's Sister Reflects on Long-term Care

Updated 2026-07-14 03:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

The sister of the last known polio patient in the US spoke to BBC News about her sister’s life, highlighting the daily challenges and resilience. The story focuses on the use of an iron lung for breathing support.

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The sister of the last known polio patient in the US to use the life-saving machine spoke to the BBC about her sister's life.
2026-07-14 02:20 UTC
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