The Latest Breaking News from Polio

Polio in New York – an infectious disease doctor explains this exceedingly rare occurrence

The first case of polio in the U.S. since 2013 was announced by New York state health officials on July 21, 2022. The U.S. resident had not been vaccinated.

The Conversation · Jul 22, 2022

What are the symptoms of polio?

An American who contracted the virus has suffered paralysis as a result

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2022

What to know about polio and the first US case in nearly 10 years

Authorities said in a statement that the case may have originated outside of the US and the patient is stable.

Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2022

New York records first US polio case in almost a decade

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York health officials confirmed Thursday that a case of polio was recently recorded in Rockland County, the first time the highly infectious virus has been reported in the U.S. since 2013.

Tribune News Service · Jul 21, 2022

New York reports 1st US polio case in nearly a decade

New York health officials are reporting the first U.S. case of polio in nearly a decade

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2022

First U.S. case of polio in decades discovered in New York

No polio cases have originated in the U.S. since 1979.

Axios · Jul 21, 2022

Polio case confirmed in New York marking first possible known infection in nearly a decade

The disease remains endemic in Afghanistan and Pakistan but has largely been eradicated in the US

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2022

Venezuela's alarmingly low vaccine rate among worst in world

Measles, rubella and polio shots are going in children’s arms in Venezuela these days as part of a countrywide vaccination campaign

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022

A devastating disease is showing up in London’s sewers — should you be worried?

Poliomyelitis (polio) is a devastating disease that historically has caused paralysis and death around the world.

Inverse · Jul 4, 2022

Polio was recently detected in sewage in the UK – here's what else scientists look for in our wastewater

We recently learned that poliovirus had been detected in sewage in north and east London between February and May 2022. Poliomyelitis (polio) is an infectious disease that can cause paralysis and death, mainly in children.

The Conversation · Jun 30, 2022