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Polio Resurgence Fears: Perlman Urges Vaccination Importance

2/22/2026

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Itzhak Perlman spoke with CBS News about his polio-stricken childhood and offered advice on vaccine hesitancy.
Dr. Jonathan LaPook highlighted concerns about polio's potential resurgence in America due to declining vaccination rates.
Itzhak Perlman and historian David Oshinsky emphasized the importance of vaccinations in preventing polio.
Both articles reflect a neutral stance on the topic, focusing on the implications of vaccine avoidance for public health.

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Itzhak Perlman spoke with CBS News about his polio-stricken childhood and offered advice on vaccine hesitancy.
Dr. Jonathan LaPook highlighted concerns about polio's potential resurgence in America due to declining vaccination rates.
Itzhak Perlman and historian David Oshinsky emphasized the importance of vaccinations in preventing polio.
Both articles reflect a neutral stance on the topic, focusing on the implications of vaccine avoidance for public health.