The Latest Breaking News from Polio

How to tell if you've been vaccinated against polio

The poliovirus has been detected in wastewater in New York. If you are unsure of your vaccination status, here are a few ways to find out.

Inverse · Aug 19, 2022

Monkeypox and polio, on top of COVID?

Choosing to venture out or stay in the house are equally scary these days — which puts a lot into perspective

Salon · Aug 19, 2022

Editorial: Up to date on polio, other vaccinations?

"It is never too late to get caught up with a vaccine series."

Tribune News Service · Aug 19, 2022

Polio vaccine boosters offered to London children – an expert explains what's going on

In June, the UK Health Security Agency reported that poliovirus had been detected in sewage in north and east London between February and May 2022.

The Conversation · Aug 15, 2022

Biggest polio threat in years sparks alarms from New York to California

LOS ANGELES — Delays in getting children vaccinated during the COVID-19 pandemic and antivaccination sentiment in general may be fueling the most serious threat of polio in the U.S. in years, raising alarms from New York to California.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 13, 2022

Polio detected in New York City sewage fostering fears of local spread

Health officials are calling on the unvaccinated to get their shots immediately

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2022

Polio warning as Scots parents urged to check if children's vaccines are up to date

The Scottish health body have said that there are no immediate plans to run a catch up programme in Scotland.

Daily Record · Aug 13, 2022

Polio symptoms - what to do if you think you have virus as children offered vaccine

Polio can be transmitted through an infected person coughing or sneezing - or by consuming infected food and water.

Daily Record · Aug 13, 2022

Polio virus detected in NYC wastewater, health officials say

NEW YORK — The polio virus has been detected in New York City, health authorities said Friday, a jarring discovery arriving three weeks after the long-defeated virus reemerged in Rockland County north of the city. The potentially deadly virus was detected in sewage samples collected in the city.

Tribune News Service · Aug 12, 2022

EXPLAINER: What to know about polio spreading in New York

The polio virus has been found in New York sewage, but officials are stressing that the highest risk is for people who haven't been vaccinated

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2022