How Lagging Vaccination Could Lead to a Polio ResurgenceVaccination efforts have dramatically reduced polio cases in the US, but skepticism and rising hesitancy pose risks to public health.
Why Relief Agencies Are Rushing Polio Vaccines to GazaPolio has re-emerged in Gaza, with a confirmed case of paralysis in a baby, prompting urgent vaccination efforts.
RFK Jr. Is Giving Infectious Diseases a Promotional TourThe legacy of polio underscores the critical importance of vaccination in public health.
10-Month-Old Baby in Gaza Has Paralysis From Polio, UN ConfirmsPolio has reemerged in Gaza after 25 years due to the destruction of sanitation services amidst ongoing conflict.
Polio back in Afghanistan and Pakistan: What's going on? DW 01/24/2025Polio cases are rising again in Pakistan due to cross-border transmission from Afghanistan and setbacks in vaccination efforts.
Gaza faces public health crisis with first confirmed case of polioGaza faces a public health crisis with the re-emergence of polio due to the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe exacerbated by the Israel-Hamas conflict.
How Lagging Vaccination Could Lead to a Polio ResurgenceVaccination efforts have dramatically reduced polio cases in the US, but skepticism and rising hesitancy pose risks to public health.
Why Relief Agencies Are Rushing Polio Vaccines to GazaPolio has re-emerged in Gaza, with a confirmed case of paralysis in a baby, prompting urgent vaccination efforts.
RFK Jr. Is Giving Infectious Diseases a Promotional TourThe legacy of polio underscores the critical importance of vaccination in public health.
10-Month-Old Baby in Gaza Has Paralysis From Polio, UN ConfirmsPolio has reemerged in Gaza after 25 years due to the destruction of sanitation services amidst ongoing conflict.
Polio back in Afghanistan and Pakistan: What's going on? DW 01/24/2025Polio cases are rising again in Pakistan due to cross-border transmission from Afghanistan and setbacks in vaccination efforts.
Gaza faces public health crisis with first confirmed case of polioGaza faces a public health crisis with the re-emergence of polio due to the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe exacerbated by the Israel-Hamas conflict.
As Polio Survivors Watch Kennedy Confirmation, All Eyes Are on McConnellPolio survivors are alarmed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine stance during his health secretary nomination, fearing a regression in public health.
Daily Show Interviews Polio Virus' Who Predicts a Big Comeback' Under RFK Jr: I'm Going To Be Everywhere!'The Daily Show satirically highlighted Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine skepticism through a humorous interview with the polio virus.
As Polio Survivors Watch Kennedy Confirmation, All Eyes Are on McConnellPolio survivors are alarmed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine stance during his health secretary nomination, fearing a regression in public health.
Daily Show Interviews Polio Virus' Who Predicts a Big Comeback' Under RFK Jr: I'm Going To Be Everywhere!'The Daily Show satirically highlighted Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine skepticism through a humorous interview with the polio virus.
'Highly evolved' polio strain may have leaked from Chinese lab: studyA new study suggests a strain of polio may have originated from a Wuhan lab, raising concerns about virology research safety.
Sports brought hope and love to these Paralympians who had childhood polioKayode and Christiana Alabi, Nigerian polio survivors, are competing in their first Paralympics, showcasing resilience and advocating for vaccination awareness.
Tragic childhood': Gaza children vaccinated against polio, war continuesDisplaced families in Gaza face a resurgence of polio amid deteriorating health conditions, raising urgent vaccination needs and deep trust issues.
WHO says Gaza polio vaccine campaign to begin SundayIsrael has agreed to humanitarian pauses to allow polio vaccinations for children in Gaza amidst an outbreak.
After 11 Months of War, Gaza Faces a New Threat: PolioGaza experiences a polio threat during ongoing conflict, leading to temporary pauses for vaccination efforts amid significant challenges and dangers to aid workers.
UN Chief Calls for Truce as Infant Tests Positive for Gaza's First Case of PolioGaza recorded its first polio case in 25 years, underlining urgent health crises amid ongoing conflict.
We cannot protect our children': parents in Gaza face new threat of polioDisplaced families in Gaza face dire conditions, struggling with food insecurity and the resurgence of polio amidst a devastated healthcare system.
The U.N. Calls for a Temporary Truce to Fight Polio in GazaA weeklong cease-fire in Gaza is crucial to enable polio vaccinations and protect vulnerable children.
Tragic childhood': Gaza children vaccinated against polio, war continuesDisplaced families in Gaza face a resurgence of polio amid deteriorating health conditions, raising urgent vaccination needs and deep trust issues.
WHO says Gaza polio vaccine campaign to begin SundayIsrael has agreed to humanitarian pauses to allow polio vaccinations for children in Gaza amidst an outbreak.
After 11 Months of War, Gaza Faces a New Threat: PolioGaza experiences a polio threat during ongoing conflict, leading to temporary pauses for vaccination efforts amid significant challenges and dangers to aid workers.
UN Chief Calls for Truce as Infant Tests Positive for Gaza's First Case of PolioGaza recorded its first polio case in 25 years, underlining urgent health crises amid ongoing conflict.
We cannot protect our children': parents in Gaza face new threat of polioDisplaced families in Gaza face dire conditions, struggling with food insecurity and the resurgence of polio amidst a devastated healthcare system.
The U.N. Calls for a Temporary Truce to Fight Polio in GazaA weeklong cease-fire in Gaza is crucial to enable polio vaccinations and protect vulnerable children.
UN says Israel agrees to pauses in Gaza fighting for polio vaccinationsWHO's commitment enables polio vaccinations for 640,000 children in Gaza amidst worsening conditions due to ongoing conflict.
UN says Israel agrees to pauses in Gaza fighting for polio vaccinationsWHO's commitment enables polio vaccinations for 640,000 children in Gaza amidst worsening conditions due to ongoing conflict.
Investigators search Gaza for cases of polio after the virus turns up in wastewaterPolio virus detected in Gaza's wastewater, sparking international investigation for the first time in 25 years.
Polio: All you need to know about the viral disease DW 03/14/2024Polio is caused by poliovirus, leading to severe outcomes especially in young children.Two types of poliovirus exist: wild and vaccine-derived, with different worldwide prevalence.