December 13, 2024
Vax Facts Friday 12.13.24
Q: What famous 1970s/1980s singer caught polio during the 1951 pandemic?
A. Freddie Mercury
B. Jon Bon Jovi
C. Neil Young
D. John Lennon
The correct answer is C. Neil Young
In 1951, the last major polio outbreak occurred in Ontario, Canada. Neil Young, who was only a child at the time, became sick with the disease. After surviving the illness, Neil Young grew up to become a successful musician and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice.
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