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Independent in Long Beach, California

09 Apr 1971

Page 5

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Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1971

Page

5

Hopeful strides halve childhood leukemia fatality

Doctors at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital report that half of childhood leukemia patients now reach a five year leukemia free remission. Using drug combinations and cobalt radiation, many children remain relapse free for up to 15 years, with lower CNS involvement observed in irradiated cases.

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Polio Outbreak Reported Across South America

Argentine authorities launch a major vaccination campaign amid a suspected epidemic with 276 cases in the first quarter. Children aged two months to 14 are affected as vaccines face distribution issues and doubts rise about efficacy. Brazil reports progress with Guanabara under control, while Colombia and Peru cite rising and then contained case counts and limited statistics. Authorities warn against complacency and urge mass inoculations.

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