In 1957 the March of Dimes had just immunized most Americans for polio. Bowling alleys and swimming pools were reopened. Kids were all playing outside again (as

In 1957 the March of Dimes had just immunized most Americans for polio. Bowling alleys and swimming pools were reopened. Kids were all playing outside again (as they used to in ancient times). Life was notably back to normal. It was a forgettable flu epidemic.