Conquering Fear: Epidemic Disease Today
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Scott Simon
David Satcher
Hugh Gallagher
Lauro Halstead
Harry Hull
William Sergeant
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Panel discussion on three contemporary epidemic disease issues: post-polio syndrome; worldwide polio eradication efforts; and the future of vaccines, and childhood and adult immunization. Hosted by National Public Radio's Scott Simon, the panel features U.S. Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher; Dr. Lauro Halstead of the National Rehabilitation Hospital; Hugh Gallagher, polio survivor and author; Dr. Harry Hull, senior medical officer of the World Health Organization's Polio Eradication Program; and William Sergeant, director of Rotary International's PolioPlus Program.