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"The Swine Flu Affair" by Richard Neustadt

Vocabulary:

temporary

paralysis

confirmed

immunizations

Interesting Fact:

About 46 million people were vaccinated nationwide, with about 1.26 million doses being distributed in Wisconsin.

Study Questions:

Why is it called the swine flu?

What happened to the swine flu immunization program in December 1976?

Two swine flu cases were reported in Wisconsin. Where did they occur?

U.S. historical events that occurred on December 17:

1777: France recognizes America's independence.

December 17

December 17, 1976: Nine cases of temporary paralysis were confirmed on this date involving Wisconsin residents who had received swine flu shots. During November, thousands of Wisconsin residents received swine flu immunizations.

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December 17, 1976: Nine cases of temporary paralysis were confirmed on this date involving Wisconsin residents who had received swine flu shots. During November, thousands of Wisconsin residents received swine flu immunizations.