The United Nations’ child agency, UNICEF, has issued a warning regarding the urgent need to administer the second dose of the polio vaccine to approximately 119,000 children in northern Gaza. Failure to reach these children within the specified timeframe leaves them vulnerable to contracting the poliovirus, potentially leading to paralysis and further transmission.
Following the initial round of vaccinations conducted last month between September 10 and 12, it is crucial to provide the second dose within one to two months to ensure sufficient immunity and prevent the virus from spreading within the community.
