The Afghan Public Health Ministry on Monday launched a polio vaccination campaign in 179 high-risk districts, where polio still remains as endemic.
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
‘Ongoing conflict and political instability have made vaccination difficult, and migration across the borders of Pakistan has made it even more challenging, making the disease more vulnerable to children of both sides.’
The campaign will cover 5.4 million children under five years, Xinhua news agency quoted the Ministry as saying. The campaign will continue till January 25 in the west, central and southeast regions and from January 28 to February 1 in the south and the east regions.
The ongoing insurgency and conflicts have been hindering government efforts to curb the infectious disease in the war-torn country as more than 20 polio cases were detected in 2018.
Post-Polio Syndrome - Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Post polio syndrome occurs a long time after an early attack of poliomyelitis virus. Gradual progressive weakening in muscles, fatigue, joint pain and a decrease in the size of muscles are key symptoms.
Post polio syndrome occurs a long time after an early attack of poliomyelitis virus. Gradual progressive weakening in muscles, fatigue, joint pain and a decrease in the size of muscles are key symptoms.
Source-IANS
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Adult Immunization
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