THIS VIAL MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE
[Picture of vial and box of Poliomyelitis Vaccine from Connaught Laboratories]
POLIO CAN NOW BE PREVENTED
Polio can now be prevented and its effects limited. Don't take chances you owe it to yourself and your family to obtain the protection offered by Salk Polio Vaccine.
Three properly spaced shots offer complete immunity to most people, and minimize the crippling effects for the balance. Since 1957, sufficient vaccine has been distributed to allow 2,296,359 people to receive three doses of Polio Vaccine. This has been supplied free to your Physician and Medical Officer of Health by the Ontario Department of Health. In the same period, the number of cases of Polio has shown a sharp decline attributed mainly to the intensive vaccination program.
Now is the time to act summer and fall are the main polio seasons. Arrange your family's vaccination program today.
FROM INFANCY TO 40 YEARS The most critical ages for Polio are from infancy to 40 years. It is most important for everyone in these age groups to receive three properly spaced Polio Vaccine shots. Consult your local physician or Medical Officer of Health.
ONTARIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HON. MATTHEW B. DYMOND, M.D. Minister