This article reminds us that eradicating a disease does not necessarily mean ending its consequences. There are millions of polio survivors worldwide who, as they age, have significant risk of developing these long-term consequences. "It is crucial to strengthen medical training, improve coordination among specialties, and promote research in pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment."

Ina Pinkney, the Breakfast Queen of Chicago, joins Joyce Graff to speak about Post Polio Syndrome, which can impact someone who survived polio. It tends to occur 20 or more years after the initial illness.