- New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett called the detection of polio in New York City alarming.
- Bassett said local and federal health officials are aggressively assessing how far polio has spread in the city and in New York state.
- Polio can result in permanent paralysis of the arms and legs and death in some cases.
- Health officials are calling on people who are not vaccinated to get their shots immediately.
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SO NOW POLIO’S BACK, TOO?!
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