Polio: A Continuing Challenge and the Importance of Vaccination

Polio: A Continuing Challenge and the Importance of Vaccination

Introduction Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a highly infectious viral disease that primarily affects children under five years of age. Despite the significant progress in its eradication over the last few decades, polio continues to pose a threat in various parts of the world. The recent detection of poliovirus in wastewater samples from London and New York City has raised alarms among public health officials, underscoring the critical importance o…