Global Efforts and Community Initiatives: The Fight Against Polio
Global Efforts and Community Initiatives: The Fight Against Polio Polio, a highly infectious viral disease that primarily affects children under the age of five, has been a global health challenge for decades. Its ability to cause paralysis and even death makes it a formidable adversary. However, thanks to concerted efforts by organizations like Rotary International […]
Emerging Threats: Polio and Public Health in the Americas
Emerging Threats: Polio and Public Health in the Americas The recent detection of vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV) in the wastewater of French Guiana has sent ripples of concern through public health communities across the Americas. This discovery, first reported to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in early August 2024, underscores the persistent threat posed by […]
Global Efforts in Polio Eradication: A Comprehensive Overview
Global Efforts in Polio Eradication: A Comprehensive Overview October has long been associated with a myriad of global causes, but for the Rotary Clubs worldwide, it holds special significance as World Polio Month. The Fulton Rotary Club, along with countless others, dedicates this month to intensifying their efforts to eliminate polio, a highly infectious and […]
The Rising Threat of Enterovirus D68 in the United States: An In-Depth Analysis
The Rising Threat of Enterovirus D68 in the United States: An In-Depth Analysis Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) has been a growing concern in the United States, particularly due to its potential to cause severe respiratory illnesses and polio-like symptoms in children. Over the past few months, there has been a notable increase in EV-D68 cases across […]
WHO Prequalifies Biological E’s Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2
WHO Prequalifies Biological E’s Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 In a landmark achievement for global health, the World Health Organization (WHO) has granted pre-qualification status to Biological E’s novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (NOPV2). This development marks a significant milestone in the ongoing battle against polio, particularly in regions afflicted by circulating vaccine-derived […]