Don't they remember?

I just posted this comment at Greta Christina's Blog, where she has posted a really good essay on HIV/AIDS and vaccine denialism.

I was 7 when the Sabin vaccine was licensed for use, and we - my brothers and sisters and I - went to the local elementary school to stand in line for hours to get one of those magic sugar cubes. I was too young to really understand polio - my brother, who was 13, remembers the fear much better than I. But what I do remember - so clearly for such an early memory - is the emotions of all those mothers standing in the hot sun on the playground waiting in line - the overwhelming gratitude and relief and joy. My little brother was 4 and remembers nothing of those days.

You really owe it to yourself to read this post - it's extremely worthwhile reading.