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Fun Fact: How Elvis Got Americans To Trust The Polio Vaccine

Posted by Adam (Neko Random) on
Fun facts about Elvis Presley

Despite the horrid nature of the disease of polio and its after effects, many Americans were hesitant to get the vaccine. Elvis Presley went on national television and got his vaccination to prove that it was perfectly safe.

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  1. Musings says:
    August 20, 2022 at 8:27 pm

    Good for him. That’s a fun fact to know. He probably saved a lot of lives with that gesture.

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  2. Debra She Who Seeks says:
    August 31, 2022 at 4:07 pm

    Good public service work on Elvis’ part.

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