Birth defects & a national apology: What is Thalidomide?
November 29, 2023
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November 29, 2023
Birth defects & a national apology: What is Thalidomide?
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<p>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a national apology to those impacted by Thalidomide, a morning sickness drug in the early 60s. The drug caused severe disabilities in thousands of babies whose mothers had taken it. In the deep dive we’ll explain what the drug is, what it did to unborn babies and why the Prime Minister apologised for it in Parliament.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Credits</strong><br />Research: Daniel Lo Surdo<br />Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski<br />Producer: Ninah Kopel</p> <p><a href="https://www.thedailyaus.com.au/newsletter/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=tda">Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter</a><br /><a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/no-silly-questions-zara-seidler/book/9780143777281.html?irclickid=WYZV9MxrzxyPTVzXaV2GGV6VUkF1RLQHYREw2A0&utm_campaign=The%20Daily%20Aus&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Impact&bk_source=3030473&bk_source_id=3030473&irgwc=1">Buy our new book No Silly Questions</a> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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