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Polio vaccine could aid coronavirus fight

As it turns out, the polio vaccine could help defend against COVID-19. Scientists think the vaccine could provide a temporary immune boost that would give the body time to develop antibodies not just for polio, but for COVID-19 as well.
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As it turns out, the polio vaccine could help defend against COVID-19. Scientists think the vaccine could provide a temporary immune boost that would give the body time to develop antibodies not just for polio, but for COVID-19 as well.

Reporter : Ken Smith
Producer : Valerie Aguirre
Posted 2020-06-12T11:34:29-0400 - Updated 2020-06-12T11:34:29-0400