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Last US polio iron lung patient dies at 78
Published Tuesday, July 14, 2026 · Updated July 14
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- Martha Lillard, the last polio patient in the US who used an iron lung, passed away at the age of 78.
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- BBC News
The article highlights Martha Lillard's resilience and her family's efforts to enable her independent life, while also touching on the broader implications of polio and current vaccine hesitancy.
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