The re-emergence of polio in Papua New Guinea shows global eradication remains elusive
Last week the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
May 19, 2025
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Complex Mixtures: News and Research on Poliovirus Vaccines
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To eradicate polio once and for all, we need a new vaccine—that's what we're working on
Aside from recent outbreaks of polio in war-torn regions of the world, the deadly virus is close to being eradicated, thanks to vaccines.
Apr 14, 2025
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Those living with polio say don't forget
Polio ravaged human bodies for hundreds of years, but the misery began to wane 70 years ago when two polio vaccines developed in the U.S. halted the virus' spread.
Apr 5, 2025
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A more affordable, lower-risk polio vaccine may be on the horizon
University of Leeds researchers have taken a major step towards producing a more affordable and lower-risk polio vaccine using virus-like particles (VLPs). These particles mimic the outer protein shell of poliovirus, but ...
Mar 11, 2025
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Detection of poliovirus in EU sewage samples requires enhanced vaccination and increased surveillance: Report
Between September and December 2024, four countries in the EU/EEA (Finland, Germany, Poland, Spain) and the United Kingdom reported detections of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) in sewage samples. This ...
Jan 31, 2025
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What is the polio vaccine? Health expert explains its history and success
Considered by public health officials to be one of the greatest success stories in recent history, the polio vaccine is currently the subject of a petition by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s lawyer to withdraw FDA approval for the ...
Dec 18, 2024
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Poliovirus found in wastewater in Spain, Germany and Poland. What you need to know
In 1988, the World Health Organization (WHO) called for the global eradication of polio. Within a decade, one of the three poliovirus strains was already virtually eradicated—meaning a permanent reduction of the disease to ...
Dec 11, 2024
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US school-entry vaccination rates fall as exemptions keep rising
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates dipped last year and the proportion of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high, according to federal data posted Wednesday.
Oct 3, 2024
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Polio's last stand: The global fight for eradication
Poliomyelitis is an ancient disease that has resulted in significant morbidity and mortality worldwide for centuries. Its history is complicated by changes in the way humans adapt and live, and advancements in prevention ...
Sep 19, 2024
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Eradicating polio will require changing the current public health strategy, say experts
The recent public health emergency declarations in New York and London due to polio infections and detection of the virus in these cities' wastewater strongly indicate that polio is no longer close to being eradicated.
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