Fears of polio resurgence as US vaccine adviser questions need for childhood shots
Concerns arise about a possible resurgence of polio in the US as a top vaccine adviser indicates that existing vaccine recommendations could be reevaluated, prompting worries among experts and survivors about the preparedness of healthcare systems to handle a polio outbreak.
When the Polio Vaccine was First Used, School Children were Vaccinated
On February 23, 1954, the first polio vaccine was administered to school children in Pittsburgh, marking a significant turning point in the fight against polio.
Over a million children vaccinated against polio in southern Malawi
Over 1.3 million children in southern Malawi are being vaccinated against polio in response to a recent outbreak linked to a detected vaccine-derived virus.
Rotary President promotes immunization to end polio
The President of Rotary International emphasized the critical role of immunization in eradicating polio globally, particularly in Nigeria, during his visit to Abuja.
Nigeria: Sokoto to Scale Up Polio Vaccination in Border Communities With Niger Republic
The Sokoto state government in Nigeria is enhancing polio vaccination efforts in border communities to prevent cross-border transmission of the disease.
Offensive in the U.S. to Avoid Vaccines Against Measles, Polio, and Other Diseases
A coalition of activists linked to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to revoke laws mandating vaccinations for children in the U.S.
Malawi launches polio vaccine programme
Malawi has commenced a polio vaccination initiative in Blantyre following the detection of the poliovirus in sewage samples.
Sokoto sets 2026 deadline to end polio
The Sokoto State Government in Nigeria aims to eliminate Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Type 2 by 2026 through intensified vaccination and community efforts.
Malawi declares polio outbreak, reviving fears of another resurgence
Malawi has announced a polio outbreak, marking a second wave of resurgence since the initial crisis in 2022, prompting concerns for public health, especially among children.
Malawi: Govt Declares Polio Outbreak, Virus Detected in Blantyre Toilet Samples
The Malawi government has declared a polio outbreak after the virus was found in toilet samples from Blantyre, echoing fears from the previous outbreak in 2022.
Fewer Recommended Vaccines
The CDC has reduced the number of recommended childhood vaccinations from seventeen to ten, with specific vaccines against polio and measles still included but with cautions on hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and Covid-19 vaccinations.