As a first step, Rotarians are encouraged to vaccinate other people in their communities against the virus and end transmission of the virus by spreading its message.
What is Polio? Polio is a highly contagious viral infection that primarily affects young children. The virus is transmitted through contaminated water or food and can cause severe paralysis or even death. Although there is no cure for polio, it can be prevented through vaccination. In recent years, tremendous progress has been made in the fight against polio. In 1988, there were over 350,000 cases of polio reported globally. Thanks to extensive vaccination efforts, that number has been reduced by over 99%. Today, there are only around 22 cases of polio reported each year. Polio Eradication History The history of the polio eradication effort is one of both great success and great disappointment. On the one hand, the number of new cases of polio has declined dramatically since the launch of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988. In that year, there were an estimated 350,000 new cases of polio; by 2013, that number had fallen to 416. On the other hand, despite this progress, the elimination of polio remains elusive. Wild poliovirus continues to circulate in three countries: Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan. And while the number of new cases has declined sharply, the disease still causes paralysis and death in hundreds of children each year. Polio Prevention We've come a long way in the fight against polio, but there's still more work to be done. In this blog section, we'll explore some of the ways we can continue to make progress toward eradicating this disease for good. One of the most important things we can do is continue to vaccinate children against polio. Despite the fact that the disease has been eliminated from most of the world, there are still pockets of transmission in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Nigeria. As long as there is even one case of polio in the world, children everywhere remain at risk. That's why it's so important that we maintain high vaccination rates, not just in our own countries but around the world. Conclusion This day commemorates global efforts toward a polio-free future, as well as the selfless sacrifices of those working on the frontline of the battle to eradicate polio from every corner of the world. Brands.live is the fastest way to find and share high-quality World Polio Day posts, Images, and videos.
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