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Polio film seen by more than 57 million around the world

Since its release in October 2004, The Last Child has aired on more than 150
public television stations across the U.S as well stations in Japan, Spain, Portugal, Brazil and throughout all of Asia. The film is also being distributed to many organizations and schools, such as the National Library of Medicine, George Washington University, Northwestern University, Princeton University, the World Health Organization and The U.S. Department of State, which has placed copies of The Last Child in every embassy throughout Asia, Africa and the Middle East.  

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Polio continues to cripple and kill children in over a dozen countries around the world. Learn what you can do to pave the way for a polio-free world.


»Donate to the UN Foundation's polio eradication efforts.
»Urge legislative support to help rid the world of polio. Send an online letter to your policymakers.
»See the documentary.
»Tell a friend about this film and the efforts to wipe out the poliovirus.

These are just a few of the many ways you can help. Click here to learn more!

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