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WHO conveys concern on emergence of recent polio cases in Pakistan's northwest tribal region, where around 150,000 children have not yet been immunized against the deadly virus.
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
Zabia, the 23-month-old daughter of Noor Jan, a resident of Akakhel area of Tirah, has become the latest case recorded in the region.
Zabia did not receive any dose of the oral polio vaccine, as the area where she lives has not been visited by any medical team since September 2009 due to fear over terror attacks.
Adolescents Need Immunization: Child and Adolescent Week Message
'Adolescent Immunization- Need of the Nation', week emphasised the need for vaccinating and immunising people between the age of 10 years and 18 years.
'Adolescent Immunization- Need of the Nation', week emphasised the need for vaccinating and immunising people between the age of 10 years and 18 years.
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$35 billion needed globally for immunization
Globally $35 billion will be required for immunization in the next ten years to save an additional ten million lives.
Globally $35 billion will be required for immunization in the next ten years to save an additional ten million lives.
Vaccination During Pregnancy
Healthcare providers should counsel pregnant women about the benefits of receiving the recommended vaccines during pregnancy and also the potential risks it may pose to the developing fetus.
Healthcare providers should counsel pregnant women about the benefits of receiving the recommended vaccines during pregnancy and also the potential risks it may pose to the developing fetus.
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