Poliomyelitis - About
Polio is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. It results in paralysis and generally affects people of all age groups, children being more susceptible
Polio is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. It results in paralysis and generally affects people of all age groups, children being more susceptible
‘While India is making efforts to protect its children from more and more Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (VPDs) by introducing additional vaccines under the Universal Immunization Program (UIP), it is important that all vaccines also reach every last child in the country, the health ministry said.’
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During the campaign, around 3.9 crore children under five years of age are targeted to be given polio drops through booths, house-to-house, mobile and transit teams. To provide additional protection to children the Union Government has also introduced the injectable Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine into its routine immunization program.
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The lessons learned and systems created under the National Polio Programme are being used to strengthen routine immunization and achieve more than 90% full immunization coverage.State Governments and organizations like WHO, UNICEF, Rotary International and other partners have played a significant role in polio eradication and in improving routine immunization initiatives, the Ministry said.
Quiz on Polio
Polio was one of the dreaded diseases that left its victims paralyzed and disabled for life. Test your knowledge on this condition, which hopefully will soon be history!
Polio was one of the dreaded diseases that left its victims paralyzed and disabled for life. Test your knowledge on this condition, which hopefully will soon be history!
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Polio Virus Detected in India
In gutter waters in Kolkata, germs of the polio virus have been detected. It was way back in 2011 that a polio-affected victim was detected in Howrah district.
In gutter waters in Kolkata, germs of the polio virus have been detected. It was way back in 2011 that a polio-affected victim was detected in Howrah district.
Polio Virus Detected In Sewage Samples
In Israeli cities, traces of the poliovirus have been identified in sewage samples. Polio virus is seeing a resurgence in many countries.
In Israeli cities, traces of the poliovirus have been identified in sewage samples. Polio virus is seeing a resurgence in many countries.
