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Daniel Keane

Ade Adepitan urges young Londoners to get vaccinated against polio after disease ‘changed his life’

British Paralympian Ade Adepitan has urged London parents to ensure their children get vaccinated against polio, after the disease resulted in him permanently losing the use of his legs.

The TV presenter and basketball player said the virus had “devastating consequences” for him as he issued an urgent plea for all children aged 1-9 in the capital to get their jab.

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