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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated May 4, 1959 reads "Watching with apparent apprehension--which is unwarranted, say doctors--as mother, Mrs. Sam Riela, gets 'preview' polio shot is Tommy Riela, 3. Administering shot is Dr. L. N. McGillis, as nurse, Mrs. Earl Hazelett, prepares 'painless' needle for Tommy."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Men--California--San Fernando Valley Women--California--San Fernando Valley Boys--California--San Fernando Valley Mothers and sons--California--San Fernando Valley Physicians--California--San Fernando Valley Nurses--California--San Fernando Valley Medical offices--California--San Fernando Valley Poliomyelitis vaccine Immunization of children Hypodermic needles--California--San Fernando Valley Hypodermic syringes--California--San Fernando Valley Uniforms--California--San Fernando Valley Blinds San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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