The oral polio vaccine, while safe and effective, can lead to vaccine-derived polio outbreaks if the weakened virus circulates and mutates, as we're witnessing in Gaza.
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has severely affected health care and sewage infrastructure, making the population more vulnerable to infectious diseases like polio.
Traces of polio were detected in Gaza's wastewater, indicating a significant risk of outbreaks due to the dire health and sanitation conditions.
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