Poliomyelitis

Statement of the Twentieth IHR Emergency Committee - World Health Organization Statement of the Twentieth IHR Emergency Committee - World Health Organization Posted: 01 Mar 2019 12:00 AM PST The twentieth meeting of the Emergency Committee under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) regarding the international spread of poliovirus was convened by the Director General on 19 February 2019 at WHO headquarters with members, advisers and invited Member States attending via teleconference, supported by the WHO secretariat.  The Emergency Committee reviewed the data on wild poliovirus (WPV1) and circulating vaccine derived polioviruses (cVDPV).  The Secretariat presented a report of progress for affected IHR States Parties subject to Temporary Recommendations.  The following IHR States Parties provided an update on the current situation and the implementation of the WHO Temporary Recommendations since the Committee last met on 27 Nove...

Local News: Worthy of the Smithsonian (6/26/19) - Le Mars Daily Sentinel Local News: Worthy of the Smithsonian (6/26/19) - Le Mars Daily Sentinel Posted: 25 Jun 2019 10:00 PM PDT (Photo Contributed) Emma DeRuyter of Le Mars Community stands with her National History Day (NHD) board entitled, "The Disease That Paralyzed Our Nation: The Tragedy of Poliomyelitis and Its Triumphant Defeat." Her board was chosen to advance from the state competition to the national competition, as well as was chosen to represent the State of Iowa at the Smithsonian's one day presentation of NHD projects. LE MARS — When Emma DeRuyter's National History Day project advanced from state competition to national competition in April, she received an extra bonus. Her exhibit, "The Disease That Paralyzed Our Nation: The Tragedy of Poliomyelitis and Its Triumphant Defeat," was chosen to represent Iowa at the Smithsonian as part of a one-day...

Rotarian Vaughan helps promote polio awareness - Delaware State News Rotarian Vaughan helps promote polio awareness - Delaware State News Posted: 08 Jun 2019 12:00 AM PDT President-Elect Alex Vaughan, second from right, and members of the Dover Colonial Rotary are once again organizing the Dover Mile, which raises funds for Rotary Club programs. The event, always held close to Flag Day, includes a flag ceremony at 5:30 p.m., before the mile starts at 6 p.m. (Submitted photo) DOVER — A social media post from Alex Vaughan about the Dover Mile prompted this week's column. "I'm about to become president of the Dover Colonial Rotary Club and I want you to know the money we raise at this event is what we will use to give back to our community through donations and service projects," he wrote. This will be the 32nd running of the Dover Mile and 5K Wednesday night. For the Colonial Rotary, it's a chance to raise funds for i...

Number of Reported Polio Cases in First Months of 2019 Up From 2018 - Contagionlive.com Number of Reported Polio Cases in First Months of 2019 Up From 2018 - Contagionlive.com Posted: 07 Jun 2019 12:00 AM PDT The near eradication of poliomyelitis is one of the great public health achievements of the last century, but, in a new report detailing global progress made toward polio elimination, investigators say that the first months of 2019 have seen an uptick in cases of wild poliovirus compared with the same period in 2018. More than 2.5 billion children have been vaccinated against polio since the start of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988, and since then the global incidence of polio cases has dropped by 99%. Today polio transmission continues in only 3 countries, and the new report published in the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Mortality and Morbidity Weekly Report details revised emergency action p...

Traveling abroad? You'll want to consider these vaccinations - PhillyVoice.com Traveling abroad? You'll want to consider these vaccinations - PhillyVoice.com Posted: 24 Jun 2019 10:03 PM PDT Traveling abroad can be fun and exciting as you experience new cultures and new lands, but with it comes responsibilities. One major one is to protect yourself and others from sometimes fatal diseases through vaccinations. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  breaks down vaccines for travel into three categories: routine, required and recommended. Routine vaccines are those vaccines recommended for everyone in the United States. Required vaccines are mandatory vaccines dictated by the country you are visiting to ensure that there are no viruses or bacteria piggybacking their way in with you. The CDC also has a list of recommended vaccines for each country in order to reduce the risk of you falling ill during or after y...

13.6 Million Nigerians Suffer From Malaria Annually - SaharaReporters.com 13.6 Million Nigerians Suffer From Malaria Annually - SaharaReporters.com Posted: 23 Jun 2019 10:57 PM PDT Each year, at least 13.6 million Nigerians suffer from malaria, the Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria (EHOAN) says Malam Umar Aminu-Imam, President of the association, made the disclosure during the 'International Environmental Health Day' celebration held in Katsina as contained in a statement released on Sunday. The statistics accounted for 25 percent of world's 54,750,000 malaria cases.  The statement said: "In a report released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in September 2018, there were 219 million cases of Malaria globally with over 435,000 deaths in 2017 alone.  "African continent accounts for 92 percent of the total cases and 93 percent of the total death.  "Five countries account for 50 per...

Here Are 6 Infectious Diseases You Won't Get Anymore Thanks to Vaccines - ScienceAlert Here Are 6 Infectious Diseases You Won't Get Anymore Thanks to Vaccines - ScienceAlert Posted: 14 Jun 2019 12:00 AM PDT From the introduction of the smallpox vaccine in the 19th century to the mass availability of flu shots today, vaccines have helped millions of people develop immunity to some of the world's deadliest illnesses. Thanks to vaccines, many infectious diseases – like smallpox and polio – no longer exist outside of laboratories in the US. Their lasting elimination has spurred researchers to work to develop new types of immunizations that could help people avoid other life-altering diseases. Here are six once-common diseases that you no longer have to worry about thanks to vaccines. Smallpox used to wipe out populations by the thousands. Smallpox is caused by the variola virus, and it can easily spread through t...

UN agencies roll out vaccination drive against polio in Somalia - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua UN agencies roll out vaccination drive against polio in Somalia - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua Posted: 25 Jun 2019 06:26 AM PDT Video Player Close MOGADISHU, June 25 (Xinhua) -- UN agencies have kicked off a four-day vaccination drive against polio in Somalia's Puntland and Somaliland, targeting more than 945,000 children under five years of age. The campaign, which is backed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), targets all children in 12 districts in Somaliland and nine districts in Puntland. Werner Schultink, UNICEF Somalia Representative, said the only way to protect children from all polioviruses is to ensure they receive multiple doses of polio vaccine, through campaigns and health facilities where possible. "Caregivers need to ensure children receive this vaccine when...

Traveling abroad? You'll want to consider these vaccinations - PhillyVoice.com Traveling abroad? You'll want to consider these vaccinations - PhillyVoice.com Posted: 24 Jun 2019 10:03 PM PDT Traveling abroad can be fun and exciting as you experience new cultures and new lands, but with it comes responsibilities. One major one is to protect yourself and others from sometimes fatal diseases through vaccinations. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  breaks down vaccines for travel into three categories: routine, required and recommended. Routine vaccines are those vaccines recommended for everyone in the United States. Required vaccines are mandatory vaccines dictated by the country you are visiting to ensure that there are no viruses or bacteria piggybacking their way in with you. The CDC also has a list of recommended vaccines for each country in order to reduce the risk of you falling ill during or after y...

Wild Poliovirus Eradication Can Be Achieved - Vax Before Travel Wild Poliovirus Eradication Can Be Achieved - Vax Before Travel Posted: 06 Jun 2019 09:26 AM PDT Polio eradication was in the spotlight as the World Health Organization (WHO) gathered at the 72nd World Health Assembly in Switzerland.  In his opening address to the delegates, WHO Director-General and Chair of the Polio Oversight Board, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus talked about the long-winding journey of polio eradication, on May 24, 2019.  "We have launched a new strategy to address the most difficult remaining areas in Afghanistan and Pakistan. I have no doubt we will succeed in making polio history," said Dr. Adhanom.  WHO Member States expressed overwhelming support of the Polio Endgame Strategy 2019-2023.   The new strategy sets the stage for a decisive win against polio through the parallel pursuit of the wild poliovirus and circulating vaccine-derived po...