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The history of polio in Brazil and its control through immunization

História, ciências, saúde--Manguinhos (2003) 10(Suppl 2) 573-600
DOI: 10.1590/s0104-59702003000500007
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Abstract

The article analyzes the scientific and political discussions and activities surrounding the problem of polio in Brazil during the twentieth century. It examines the issues that shaped disease control policy and led to the 1980 introduction of National Vaccination Days.

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Campos, A. L. V. de, Nascimento, D. R. do, & Maranhão, E. (2003). The history of polio in Brazil and its control through immunization. História, Ciências, Saúde--Manguinhos, 10(Suppl 2), 573–600. https://doi.org/10.1590/s0104-59702003000500007

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