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3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px"/><img alt="" class="bh lo mu c" width="700" height="308" loading="eager" role="presentation"/></picture></div></div></figure><blockquote class="mv mw mx"><p id="7596" class="my mz na nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk">Are you travelling to Africa or Brazil and in need of yellow fever/oral polio vaccination?</p><p id="ce5f" class="my mz na nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk">Did you search all over the internet and found it difficult to decide what exactly to do next?</p></blockquote><p id="8cf5" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk">Well, you’ve come to right place. I have been through all the struggle that you are going through now and thought it’d be better to write down the things to keep in mind before starting out this process.</p><p id="865f" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk">First, there is ambiguity all over the internet that oral polio vaccination vaccination is or isn't mandatory. But since it’s an easy process I would suggest you to get it done. <em class="na">After all, it’s your health</em>.</p><p id="bd9b" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk"><strong class="nb gv">Is oral polio vaccination needed?</strong></p><p id="5897" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk">Any one travelling from India to Kenya, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Somalia, Syria, Afghanistan or Pakistan(wish I could travel there too) is required to take the oral polio vaccination.</p><p id="1aa3" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk"><strong class="nb gv">When should I get the OPV done?</strong></p><p id="6ad9" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk">Indian travellers travelling to the above mentioned countries are required to take the OPV 4 weeks ahead of their travel date even if they got it done in childhood.</p><p id="e8cc" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk"><strong class="nb gv">What documents are required?</strong></p><p id="0a58" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk">Take along your passport for verification. And guess what? It’s <strong class="nb gv">FREE.</strong></p><p id="81bb" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk"><strong class="nb gv">Where and How can I get OPV done in Bangalore?</strong></p><figure class="ny nz oa ob oc mp mh mi paragraph-image"><div class="mh mi nx"><picture><source srcSet="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:640/format:webp/1*tDISwJMH1Eg9tPRm0_n5NQ.png 640w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:720/format:webp/1*tDISwJMH1Eg9tPRm0_n5NQ.png 720w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:750/format:webp/1*tDISwJMH1Eg9tPRm0_n5NQ.png 750w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:786/format:webp/1*tDISwJMH1Eg9tPRm0_n5NQ.png 786w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:828/format:webp/1*tDISwJMH1Eg9tPRm0_n5NQ.png 828w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1100/format:webp/1*tDISwJMH1Eg9tPRm0_n5NQ.png 1100w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1296/format:webp/1*tDISwJMH1Eg9tPRm0_n5NQ.png 1296w" sizes="(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 648px" type="image/webp"/><source data-testid="og" srcSet="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:640/1*tDISwJMH1Eg9tPRm0_n5NQ.png 640w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:720/1*tDISwJMH1Eg9tPRm0_n5NQ.png 720w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:750/1*tDISwJMH1Eg9tPRm0_n5NQ.png 750w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:786/1*tDISwJMH1Eg9tPRm0_n5NQ.png 786w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:828/1*tDISwJMH1Eg9tPRm0_n5NQ.png 828w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1100/1*tDISwJMH1Eg9tPRm0_n5NQ.png 1100w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1296/1*tDISwJMH1Eg9tPRm0_n5NQ.png 1296w" sizes="(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 648px"/><img alt="" class="bh lo mu c" width="648" height="417" loading="lazy" role="presentation"/></picture></div><figcaption class="od ff oe mh mi of og bf b bg z du">Walking directions inside the hospital to reach the OPV room</figcaption></figure><p id="2d42" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk"><strong class="nb gv">Dasappa Hospital</strong>, SJP Road, Opposite to Town Hall, Bengaluru — 560002. Contact name: Manjula, Phone number: <strong class="nb gv">7760089567</strong></p><p id="f6ae" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk">Luckily, this is a super simple process. Just call the above number and let the staff know that you want the OPV. She will direct you to come at 10:30am on any working day. Once you reach the location, follow the instructions as shown in the map above and you will reach the room where OPV is done.</p><figure class="ny nz oa ob oc mp mh mi paragraph-image"><div role="button" tabindex="0" class="mq mr fj ms bh mt"><div class="mh mi oh"><picture><source srcSet="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:640/format:webp/1*7jYtg1Y_2hOvQFiod4Iq9A.jpeg 640w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:720/format:webp/1*7jYtg1Y_2hOvQFiod4Iq9A.jpeg 720w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:750/format:webp/1*7jYtg1Y_2hOvQFiod4Iq9A.jpeg 750w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:786/format:webp/1*7jYtg1Y_2hOvQFiod4Iq9A.jpeg 786w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:828/format:webp/1*7jYtg1Y_2hOvQFiod4Iq9A.jpeg 828w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1100/format:webp/1*7jYtg1Y_2hOvQFiod4Iq9A.jpeg 1100w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/format:webp/1*7jYtg1Y_2hOvQFiod4Iq9A.jpeg 1400w" sizes="(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" type="image/webp"/><source data-testid="og" srcSet="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:640/1*7jYtg1Y_2hOvQFiod4Iq9A.jpeg 640w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:720/1*7jYtg1Y_2hOvQFiod4Iq9A.jpeg 720w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:750/1*7jYtg1Y_2hOvQFiod4Iq9A.jpeg 750w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:786/1*7jYtg1Y_2hOvQFiod4Iq9A.jpeg 786w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:828/1*7jYtg1Y_2hOvQFiod4Iq9A.jpeg 828w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1100/1*7jYtg1Y_2hOvQFiod4Iq9A.jpeg 1100w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/1*7jYtg1Y_2hOvQFiod4Iq9A.jpeg 1400w" sizes="(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px"/><img alt="" class="bh lo mu c" width="700" height="488" loading="lazy" role="presentation"/></picture></div></div><figcaption class="od ff oe mh mi of og bf b bg z du">Sample copy of the OPV certificate</figcaption></figure><p id="ea48" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk">It’s just two drops of vaccination and slightly bitter. Once you consume the vaccination, you cannot eat or drink anything for the next half an hour. By the way, the oral polio vaccination is valid for one year. Happy? 😀</p><p id="f50d" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk">Next comes the <strong class="nb gv">Yellow fever vaccination</strong>. Assumed to be the main devil in this whole process. 😈</p><p id="192d" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk">Been there done that. So let me try making it look simple to you.</p><p id="abb5" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk"><strong class="nb gv">Is yellow fever vaccination required?</strong></p><p id="057e" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk">Any one travelling from India to Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Nigeria, Mali, Ghana or Ethiopia is required to be vaccinated against the yellow fever with an international certificate to prove the same. There won’t be any checks when you leave India. But they check once you return since India is a yellow-fever free country.</p><p id="6c81" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk"><strong class="nb gv">When should I get the yellow fever vaccination done?</strong></p><p id="f046" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk">Indian travellers travelling to the above mentioned countries are required to take the yellow fever vaccination atleast 10 days ahead of their travel date and also get a proof of the vaccination from an authorised center.</p><p id="0d90" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk"><strong class="nb gv">Where and How can I fix the appointment for yellow fever vaccination in Bangalore?</strong></p><blockquote class="mv mw mx"><p id="6ac9" class="my mz na nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk">P<!-- -->ublic Health Institute, Near atria hotel, Ambedkar Veedhi, Sampangi Rama Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560001. Phone Number: 080 2221 0248</p></blockquote><p id="964b" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk">Call the above number on a Monday to book appointments for Wednesday. Yes, you read it right. The vaccination is done only on one day in a week, <strong class="nb gv">Wednesday</strong>.</p><p id="d1d6" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk"><strong class="nb gv">If the call is picked</strong>, tell them your name, your travel dates(make sure it’s only 15 days and not more than that from your date of call). Try multiple times if the call isn’t picked.</p><p id="13c0" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk"><strong class="nb gv">If the call isn’t picked at all</strong>, then carry your passport and travel ticket and head to address mentioned above on a Monday in the morning after 10am. Find the yellow board with “<strong class="nb gv">Public Health Institute</strong>” written on it. Walk in and you will find a registration room. Tell the staff about your date of travel by showing your soft copy of travel tickets(Ensure it’s only 10 days and not more than that from your travel date). If it’s not 10 days from then, fake the ticket. Unfortunately you will have to do it if you want the appointment to be fixed. They will enter your name, passport number and give you an appointment number for reference(remember this number). They will then ask you to arrive at the center on Wednesday at a specific time.</p><p id="00ac" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk"><strong class="nb gv">What documents should I carry?</strong></p><p id="0668" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk">Carry your <strong class="nb gv">passport and your international flight ticket(s)</strong>. And <strong class="nb gv">₹400</strong> in cash.</p><p id="f348" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk"><strong class="nb gv">What should I do on the day of appointment?</strong></p><blockquote class="mv mw mx"><p id="e360" class="my mz na nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk">Today is going to be a long day if you don’t follow the steps below. So try being attentive.</p></blockquote><figure class="ny nz oa ob oc mp mh mi paragraph-image"><div role="button" tabindex="0" class="mq mr fj ms bh mt"><div class="mh mi oi"><picture><source srcSet="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:640/format:webp/1*gHSYNzNTyGyhsWcrm3gR5g.png 640w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:720/format:webp/1*gHSYNzNTyGyhsWcrm3gR5g.png 720w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:750/format:webp/1*gHSYNzNTyGyhsWcrm3gR5g.png 750w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:786/format:webp/1*gHSYNzNTyGyhsWcrm3gR5g.png 786w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:828/format:webp/1*gHSYNzNTyGyhsWcrm3gR5g.png 828w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1100/format:webp/1*gHSYNzNTyGyhsWcrm3gR5g.png 1100w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/format:webp/1*gHSYNzNTyGyhsWcrm3gR5g.png 1400w" sizes="(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" type="image/webp"/><source data-testid="og" srcSet="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:640/1*gHSYNzNTyGyhsWcrm3gR5g.png 640w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:720/1*gHSYNzNTyGyhsWcrm3gR5g.png 720w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:750/1*gHSYNzNTyGyhsWcrm3gR5g.png 750w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:786/1*gHSYNzNTyGyhsWcrm3gR5g.png 786w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:828/1*gHSYNzNTyGyhsWcrm3gR5g.png 828w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1100/1*gHSYNzNTyGyhsWcrm3gR5g.png 1100w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/1*gHSYNzNTyGyhsWcrm3gR5g.png 1400w" sizes="(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px"/><img alt="" class="bh lo mu c" width="700" height="467" loading="lazy" role="presentation"/></picture></div></div><figcaption class="od ff oe mh mi of og bf b bg z du">Layout of Public Health Institute</figcaption></figure><ul class=""><li id="b63a" class="my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw oj ok ol bk">Proceed to Public Health Institute <strong class="nb gv">30-40 minutes ahead</strong> of the time specified. This is to avoid queue. Around 150 people come to get the vaccination in a day.</li><li id="6300" class="my mz gu nb b nc om ne nf ng on ni nj nk oo nm nn no op nq nr ns oq nu nv nw oj ok ol bk">As soon as you arrive, get the application form from the <strong class="nb gv">registration room(RR)</strong> by providing your travel tickets for verification.</li><li id="23d9" class="my mz gu nb b nc om ne nf ng on ni nj nk oo nm nn no op nq nr ns oq nu nv nw oj ok ol bk">Fill the application form and pay 400rs in cash at the <strong class="nb gv">cash counter(CC)</strong>.</li><li id="ec4c" class="my mz gu nb b nc om ne nf ng on ni nj nk oo nm nn no op nq nr ns oq nu nv nw oj ok ol bk">Bring the payment slip and stand in the queue to collect the blank yellow fever certificate from the <strong class="nb gv">registration room(RR)</strong>. A number will be written on the certificate.</li><li id="f950" class="my mz gu nb b nc om ne nf ng on ni nj nk oo nm nn no op nq nr ns oq nu nv nw oj ok ol bk">Fill the yellow fever certificate and wait in a queue to the <strong class="nb gv">vaccination room(VR)</strong>. The staff calls people in batches of 10 to collect the certificates with passport.</li><li id="1330" class="my mz gu nb b nc om ne nf ng on ni nj nk oo nm nn no op nq nr ns oq nu nv nw oj ok ol bk">Here comes the final part. Get the vaccination once they call your name and walk away with your yellow fever certificate happily. :)</li></ul><p id="08c2" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk">The certificate only becomes <strong class="nb gv">valid</strong> 10 days after <strong class="nb gv">vaccination</strong>, and stays <strong class="nb gv">valid</strong> for 10 years.</p><figure class="ny nz oa ob oc mp mh mi paragraph-image"><div class="mh mi or"><picture><source srcSet="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:640/format:webp/1*YGS0zwJlEZkzk0y5FEVceg.png 640w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:720/format:webp/1*YGS0zwJlEZkzk0y5FEVceg.png 720w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:750/format:webp/1*YGS0zwJlEZkzk0y5FEVceg.png 750w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:786/format:webp/1*YGS0zwJlEZkzk0y5FEVceg.png 786w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:828/format:webp/1*YGS0zwJlEZkzk0y5FEVceg.png 828w, 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certificate</figcaption></figure><p id="c235" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk">NOTE: Carry a pen with you, Help and direct others in the queues/counters. :)</p><p id="d974" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw gn bk"><strong class="nb gv">Wasn’t that easy? </strong>Now go travel around the world :)</p><figure class="ny nz oa ob oc mp mh mi paragraph-image"><div class="mh mi os"><picture><source srcSet="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:640/format:webp/1*1u4DVqcPdfVLIS8hCIheDA.gif 640w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:720/format:webp/1*1u4DVqcPdfVLIS8hCIheDA.gif 720w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:750/format:webp/1*1u4DVqcPdfVLIS8hCIheDA.gif 750w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:786/format:webp/1*1u4DVqcPdfVLIS8hCIheDA.gif 786w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:828/format:webp/1*1u4DVqcPdfVLIS8hCIheDA.gif 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https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:786/1*1u4DVqcPdfVLIS8hCIheDA.gif 786w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:828/1*1u4DVqcPdfVLIS8hCIheDA.gif 828w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1100/1*1u4DVqcPdfVLIS8hCIheDA.gif 1100w, https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1000/1*1u4DVqcPdfVLIS8hCIheDA.gif 1000w" sizes="(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 500px"/><img alt="" class="bh lo mu c" width="500" height="281" loading="lazy" role="presentation"/></picture></div></figure><p id="dc3b" class="pw-post-body-paragraph my mz gu nb b nc nd ne nf ng nh ni 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