Poliomyelitis Epidemic On A Minnesota Indian Reservation

The discussion centered about 14 cases of polio Type I occurring on a small Indian reservation in northern Minnesota, trading out the striking resemblance to the recent urban outbreaks. Author suggests that the epidemic probably might have been prevented with prior adequate immunization, and he concluded with an urgent plea to colleagues to participate freely in immunization clinics for adults and children alike - and especially in the underprivileged areas where the need is the greatest. Tables.