Polio

A Polio Vaccine That Leaves The Virus At The Door

A new version of the polio vaccine doesn’t involve scientists handling live virus, which is a huge step for safety.

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6 US Presidents With Chronic Illnesses

Lots of presidents are known for their achievements, massive failures, and deaths. For some, however, the chronic medical conditions they battled through their lives show another side to their stories.

Will Acute Flaccid Myelitis Hit Record High In 2016?

After an official outbreak of Acute Flaccid Myelitis two years ago, the polio-like illness may hit record highs in the U.S. in 2016.

More And More Parents Think Vaccines Are Unnecessary

Why have some parents chosen to not vaccinate their children?

Pakistan Is The Only Country In The World With A Rampant Polio Problem

Pakistan had the highest number of new polio cases in the world last year.

Latest Battle To Wipe Out Polio Begins With Vast Vaccine Switch

In a huge immunization effort in 150 countries, health teams will on Sunday launch what they hope will be the final push against polio.

What Will Happen To The Polio Vaccine Once Polio Is Eradicated?

A team of researchers believe they've created a safer version of the polio vaccine to be used once the disease is finally eradicated in the wild.

Ukraine Polio Outbreak: Why Americans Should Be Concerned

Two cases of polio were confirmed in Ukraine earlier this year, but it could signal a larger outbreak among unvaccinated children.

WHO Experts Signal Victory Over One Of Three Polio Strains

The World Health Organization now recommends switching to a polio vaccine that only targets types 1 and 3, as type 2 has not been detected since 1999.