The Return of Polio

• 2022

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• Vijai Bhola

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This 15-minute video discusses the return of polio, focusing on its historical impact, eradication efforts, vaccines, and recent resurgences. It delves into the 1916 polio epidemic in New York, the development of polio vaccines, and the global eradication initiatives. The differences between oral and inactivated polio vaccines are explained, along with their advantages and disadvantages. The importance of widespread immunization and the risks associated with vaccine-derived poliovirus are highlighted. The video emphasizes the devastating effects of polio, the need for continued vaccination efforts, and the challenges posed by factors like war and vaccine hesitancy.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Poliomyelitis; Poliovirus Vaccines; Poliovirus Vaccine, Oral; Poliovirus; Disease Eradication; Vaccination Coverage

Institutions: World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine (WADEM)

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