Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: One was killed, another injured in a raid by an Israeli drone on the city of Khiam in South Lebanon
London views possibility of setting fire to tanker in port of friendly country to Russia to damage port infrastructure, initiate an international probe: Moscow
One of London's scenarios involves setting up accident with 'undesirable' tanker in one of the bottlenecks of maritime communications: Russian foreign intelligence agency
London plans to organize major sabotage with tankers to declare transportation of Russian oil to international shipping: Russian foreign intelligence agency
UK intelligence agencies plan to use NATO allies to launch massive raid on 'Shadow Fleet': Russian foreign intelligence agency
Palestinian Ministry of Health: Two were martyred in Israeli shelling that targeted a besieged house in the town of Qabatiya in Jenin
At least 68 dead in migrant shipwreck off Yemen: IOM
Trump: We want to feed the people in Gaza, we do not want them to starve.
US President Donald Trump: We will impose sanctions on Russia if it does not end the war on Ukraine.
Israeli media: Polls show that 52% oppose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while only 29% support him.

Polio virus reappears in rich economies, exposing gaps in immunization

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Financial Times
  • 14 Aug 2022 15:03
3 Min Read

According to the Financial Times, fears about polio are rising in rich economies, such as London and New York, which reported several cases so far.

  • x
  • Polio virus reappears in rich economies, exposing gaps in immunization
    Health officials raised the alarm because of the polio reemergence in Europe and the US amid inoculation programs being disrupted.

Public health authorities in wealthy economies are racing to stop the poliovirus return after it has recently appeared in several countries.

On Friday, New York health officials announced that the poliovirus has been detected in sewage samples, and they were sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to be analyzed amid a doubt that the virus might have been circulated locally. A week before, an unvaccinated adult in Rockland County who suffered from paralysis tested positive for the virus.

Rockland has a surprisingly low immunization rate, and authorities have set up vaccination hubs, distributed leaflets urging people to get jabs, and are considering offering polio booster shots to top up people’s immunity.

While health officials in London too said this week they would offer polio vaccine boosters to hundreds of thousands of children after it was detected in wastewater, a cluster was detected in Ukraine as well. concerns have been raised that global conflicts and vaccine hesitancy could lead the disease that was almost globally eradicated to return.

Related News

Five dead in New York mass shooting, including NYPD officer, shooter

State Dept official admits criticism of 'Israel' can lead to visa loss

Polio was one of the most feared childhood diseases, not only because it can be fatal, but also because it disabled tens of thousands of people every year for much of the 20th century. It was only due to a global campaign against the disease and the development of a vaccine in the early 1950s that the number of infections dropped.

However, health officials raised the alarm because of its reemergence in Europe and the US and because inoculation programs have been disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic and by war in countries like Ukraine and Afghanistan.

“There has been a huge dip globally in the routine immunisation coverage, as countries were engaged in the Covid-19 pandemic response. If you scratch the surface, this shows the vulnerability of countries’ immunisation systems,” said Siddhartha Datta, the World Health Organization’s regional advisor for vaccine-preventable diseases in the European region.

Dr. Mary Leahy, chief executive of Bon Secours Charity Health System, said the virus had probably infected a significant number of people without them knowing since three-quarters of those with infections are asymptomatic.

“They have polio, but they’re walking around and do not know that they have it. Only about 25 per cent develop flu-like symptoms... less than 1 per cent go on to develop paralysis.”

  • New York
  • Healthcare
  • Israel
  • Vaccines
  • London
  • Ukraine
  • Polio

Most Read

An Israeli tank explodes following an ambush by al-Qassam Brigades in Gaza, Occupied Palestine, undated (Al-Qassam Military Media)

Al-Qassam strikes Israeli vehicles in Gaza, inflicts casualties

  • Politics
  • 30 Jul 2025
UAE lodges complaint against Israeli ambassador over 'misbehavior'

UAE lodges complaint against Israeli ambassador over 'misbehavior'

  • Politics
  • 1 Aug 2025
Protesters chant anti-Israeli slogans as they carry a banner that reads:" Freedom for Palestine, Alliance stop the war," during a demonstration in support of Palestinians in Gaza, outside the Israeli embassy, in Athens, Monday, June 9, 2025 (AP)

Athens mayor slams Israeli ambassador over Gaza war, graffiti claim

  • Politics
  • 3 Aug 2025
An explosion seen during an Iranian missile attack on Tel Aviv, Occupied Palestine, June 13, 2025 (AP)

If Iran is attacked again, geography of response may change: IRGC spox

  • Politics
  • 30 Jul 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
Israeli soldiers drive on their armored personnel carrier back from inside the northern Gaza Strip, Tuesday, July 29, 2025. (AP)
Politics

Full occupation of Gaza on the table despite military's opposition

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the audience at a conference in occupied al-Quds, occupied Palestine, Sunday, July 27, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Netanyahu blamed for sabotaging Gaza captives deal, say their families

A mine operated by Serra Verde Mining in Minacu, Goias state, Brazil, Monday, July 28, 2025 (AP)
Politics

China’s mineral export ban disrupts US defense supply chain

ap
Politics

Aid allowed by 'Israel' covers only 14% of Gaza's needs: Media Office

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS