The depiction of polio and measles in TV shows and movies serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of vaccine-preventable diseases. In the pre-vaccine era, polio was depicted as “the Crippler,” while measles was shown as more serious than commonly believed. These portrayals emphasize the importance of vaccination.
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Surviving life-threatening diseases like chicken pox, measles, polio, and diphtheria was once considered a rite of passage.
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Since there have been TV shows and movies, vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases have been a part of the story line, from Dr. Kildare to House MD.
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While some of the humor and jokes in The Simpsons are rather subtle, their message about getting vaccinated and protected against chicken pox, mumps, measles, rubella, and other vaccine preventable diseases certainly isn’t.
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