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Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
; 1662022 08 17.
Artigo
em Holandês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36036689
RESUMO
In 1956 The Netherlands experienced a major outbreak of poliomyelitis with over 2200 patients. A vaccine was in reach, and it was used. Now, polio is nearly eradicated globally with vaccinations. In 2020 a similar situation occurred with COVID-19. Large-scale vaccinations form an essential tool to combat the epidemic. This article describes uncertainties to start both mass vaccination campaigns, and reflects on similarities and differences then and now.