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Symptoms of polio as UK health officials declare national incident

Polio, which was officially eradicated in the UK in 2003, can cause paralysis in rare cases and can be life-threatening..

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2022

Polio spreads in Britain for first time in decades as national incident declared

The UKHSA has declared a national incident and alerted the WHO, which could strip Britain of its current polio-free status.

Daily Record · Jun 22, 2022

UK polio outbreak: Parents warned to make sure kids up to date on crucial vaccinations

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has now declared the troubling outbreak a national incident and alerted the World Health Organisation, which could strip Britain of its polio-free status

Daily Mirror · Jun 22, 2022

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Six key polio symptoms to look out for in your child as disease continues to spread

A national incident was declared in June after a sample from sewage in London was discovered to contain polio, a virus that could be deadly if it is spread amongst individuals

Daily Mirror · Jun 22, 2022

Polio virus found in UK as national incident declared

Samples of the poliovirus found in sewage in London but experts say risk to population is low

Wales Online · Jun 22, 2022

National incident declared over fears Polio spreading through Britain in first outbreak since the 1970s

Families are being urged to check children are fully vaccinated

Chronicle Live · Jun 22, 2022

Polio spreading in Britain for first time since 70s as 'national incident' declared - families urged to check children are vaccinated

UK health officials are warning families to check children are fully vaccinated

Manchester Evening News · Jun 22, 2022

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'National incident' declared as polio detected in UK sewage water

It can cause paralysis and death in rare cases

Nottingham Post · Jun 22, 2022

Polio virus detection sparks national incident in UK – what we know so far

A NATIONAL incident has been declared after traces of polio virus were found during a routine sewage check.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2022

Polio virus detected in UK

The UK Health Security Agency is investigating the extent of community transmission.

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022

What is polio and should we be worried about the discovery of poliovirus in London?

It is the first time since 1984 that the virus has been found to be spreading in the community in the UK.

Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2022

Polio spreading in Britain for first time in decades as national incident declared

The UK Health Security Agency has called on families to check children are fully vaccinated after detecting the poliovirus in the London sewage works. Officials insist the current risk to the population is low

Daily Mirror · Jun 22, 2022

Polio alert as several cases of virus that causes disease are detected in London

It is the first time in almost 40 years that transmission of the virus has been detected in the UK

Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2022

National incident declared over polio virus findings in London sewage

UK Health Security Agency says evidence of limited community transmission of virus found in wastewater

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2022

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The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022

Polio: Health officials ‘urgently’ investigating after rare virus detected in London sewage

UK Health Security Agency ‘urgently’ investigating outbreak in northeast London, with officials racing to determine whether community transmission is occurring in the capital

The Times of India · Jun 21, 2022

Jaipur: Raj on alert as Pakistan reports 8 polio cases

JAIPUR: Barmer kids are most susceptible to polio virus it shares its border with Pakistan where eight polio cases were detected recently.

The Hindu · Jun 16, 2022

Kolkata sample: ‘Not wild poliovirus,’ says Health Ministry

Vaccine-derived polio virus was detected in the environmental surveillance of sewage samples from Kolkata, says Health Ministry official.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2022

Polio outbreak in Pakistan worsens as eighth child reported paralysed

Investigation launched as first cases in a year blamed on vaccine refusal fuelled by clerics and falsification of records by parents

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The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2022

Pakistan reports 7th polio case of this year amid outbreak

Pakistani health authorities have confirmed the seventh case of polio so far this year, saying it was registered in the country’s former Taliban stronghold in the northwest, a region bordering Afghanistan

ABC News · May 27, 2022

Ken Hutt set out to paraglide from the top of Mount Everest — he didn't make it, but his message to end polio did

The aim of the expedition was to raise funds to help end the fight against polio globally, which it did, bringing more than $250,000 to the cause.

The Hindu · May 24, 2022

Serving those who serve: On WHO honour for ASHA workers

Health workers need better remuneration and safety guarantee, not just awards

The Independent UK · May 23, 2022

Pakistan launches new anti-polio drive after 3rd case found

Pakistan has launched a new anti-polio drive, more than a week after officials detected the third case so far this year in the country's northwestern region bordering Afghanistan

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2022

Mozambique confirms first wild poliovirus case in 30 years

Case in child in Tete province follows detection of similar strain in Malawi in February, officials say

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

Mozambique declares polio outbreak linked to Pakistan

Health authorities in Mozambique have declared a polio outbreak after confirming that a child in the country’s northeastern Tete province had been paralyzed by the disease

Bangkok Post · May 16, 2022

Funding an end to scourge of polio

Growing up in India, I did not have access to the polio vaccine, and the disease paralysed my legs when I was an infant. As a result, I have undergone many surgeries and cannot walk without leg braces and crutches. My story is not unique. When the Global Polio Eradication…

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