Poliovirus detected in more wastewater near New York City
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state is stepping up polio-fighting efforts as the virus was detected in the wastewater of another county in the New York City area.
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Striving to outrace polio: What's it like living with the disease
As polio makes a comeback, Minda Dentler reflects on her life with the disease. Paralyzed as an infant in India, she's gone on to become a champion wheelchair triathlete and an immunization advocate.
New York counties gear up to fight a polio outbreak among the unvaccinated
Polio is spreading in a few New York counties with low vaccination rates. Experts warn that other places in the U.S. could face the same challenge.
Novant pediatrician says not to panic over NY polio case
An unvaccinated adult in New York has contracted polio, causing concerns about a possible return of the disease.
Q&A: The polio virus was detected in New York City wastewater. Do you need to worry?
The highly infectious viral disease can lead to permanent paralysis of the arms and legs and even death in some cases. Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated if they haven't been.
Polio vaccine boosters are offered to London children as the virus spreads
Children were made eligible for booster doses after health authorities reported finding evidence the virus has spread in multiple areas of London but found no cases of the paralytic disease in people.
The first U.S. polio case was discovered in nearly a decade. Should you worry?
The CDC confirmed that a patient in New York has contracted polio, the first U.S. case since 2013. But most people shouldn't be concerned about contracting the virus because of high vaccination rates.
The first U.S. case of polio since 2013 has been detected in New York
The patient, who has developed paralysis but is no longer contagious according to the AP, may have contracted the virus overseas. The CDC says no cases of polio have originated in the U.S. since 1979.
Polio found in U.K. for the first time in nearly 40 years. Here's what it means
Scientists in Britain have detected multiple versions of the virus in wastewater. Officials say the risk to the public is extremely low and urge people to ensure their polio vaccines are up to date.
Vaccine-derived polio is on the rise. A new vaccine aims to stop the spread
Countries in Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia are counting more cases of vaccine-derived polio. One reason for this, say experts, is that vaccination efforts have lapsed during the pandemic.