Polio
In the News
Sir Liam Donaldson, chair of GPEI Independent Monitoring Board, visits CDC, thanking CDC for providing high-quality quarterly risk assessments to monitor global polio efforts.
Statement from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on World Polio Day
European Region marks tenth anniversary of polio-free certification
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Polio is a crippling and potentially fatal infectious disease. There is no cure, but there are safe and effective vaccines. Therefore, the strategy to eradicate polio is based on preventing infection by immunizing every child to stop transmission and ultimately make the world polio free.
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Director's Briefing: Polio Eradication
1 min, 07 sec
February 20, 2013
Infographic: The Time To Eradicate Polio Is Now
April 9, 2013
Why CDC Is Involved
Polio control remains a priority for CDC as it was in the 1950s. Global eradication is now within reach…
What CDC Is Doing
CDC provides expertise to many eradication programs worldwide…
Who We Are
CDC, Rotary, WHO, and UNICEF spearhead the Global Polio Eradication Initiative…
What You Can Do
You can help eradicate polio by supporting our partners or by assisting in the field…
Post-Eradication
CDC, Rotary, WHO, and UNICEF spearhead the Global Polio Eradication Initiative…
Our Progress
When the spread of polio is stopped, partners will take steps to certify eradication and prevent a return…
Global Emergency Emergency Action Plan
The Global Polio Eradication Emergency Action Plan aims to boost vaccination coverage in Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan, the three remaining polio endemic countries, to levels needed to stop polio transmission.
Updates on CDC's Polio Eradication Efforts
Updated May 17, 2013
The eradication of polio is an important priority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We are closer than we have ever been to eradicating polio and it is critical that we take advantage of this opportunity.
Latest Reports on Eradication Progress
(Global Polio Eradication Initiative)
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