Published 2 years ago

As Polio Virus Detection Grows, U.K. to Vaccinate Children

Summary by Ground News

Polio virus was detected 116 times in 19 sewage samples from London. The last case of polio in the UK was in 1984. About 87% of Londoners are vaccinated against polio, including about 71% of young children. booster vaccination program will use the inactivated polio vaccine.

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The Washington Post

London children offered polio vaccine booster as virus found in wastewater

Children ages 1 to 9 will be offered a booster dose amid global fears of a polio resurgence. The United States and Israel have also recently reported incidents.

2 years ago

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Infobae

Poliomyelitis: Children to be vaccinated in London after detecting the virus in wastewater

This was announced by the health authorities of the United Kingdom. Also in the United States, the pathogen was found in the cloacal network. A campaign will be held in Argentina in October

2 years ago·C A B A, Argentina

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Sud Ouest

Polio: Vaccination of children strengthened in London after trace detection

All children between the ages of one and nine living in London will be offered a polio vaccine booster after the virus is detected in the sewage of the British capital

2 years ago·France

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BFM TV

Vaccination of children against polio strengthened in London after detection of traces of the virus

Children between the ages of one and nine in the British capital will benefit from an additional polio reminder. Traces of a viral strain have been detected in the wastewater.

2 years ago·France

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