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Long Beach polio free in 1963 health report
Long Beach marked its first polio free year in 1963 per a year end report by health officer Dr D Litwack. He credited vaccines and broad medical cooperation while noting rises in measles mumps venereal diseases and a persistent high death by own action rate. The report also covers tuberculosis hepatitis and bacillary dysentery declines and anti smoking measures by city agencies. Tourism mentions Vienna Bulgaria border visa changes for tourists.
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