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It may seem strange for younger HN readers to see an iron lung. When I was growing up they were common. I can remember going to the Dayton Hamvention, the ann
by rmason 5y ago
It may seem strange for younger HN readers to see an iron lung. When I was growing up they were common. I can remember going to the Dayton Hamvention, the annual largest gathering of ham radio operators, and seeing a couple dozen folks in iron lungs being wheeled past the exhibits. There was no disease more terrifying to parents than polio.
I was so young I don't remember getting the shot. My late father said the polio vaccine was right up there with going to the moon for scientific accomplishments in his lifetime.
- MBCook 5y agoI saw one in person at a medical museum a few years ago. Terrifying device when you know the history behind it. I’m way too young for all this stuff first hand, but I’ve seen the pictures of polio wards and documentaries about how bad/scary it was. Glad I missed it.
- technothrasher 5y ago"Dayton Hamvention" Ah, now you're making me nostalgic for those childhood trips to the now demolished Hara Arena with my dad.