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Updated September 6, 2023

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CDC works with partners to eradicate polio worldwide through sound science and effective programming.

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Polio

A disabling and potentially fatal infectious disease. There is no cure, but there are safe and effective vaccines.

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Polio in the United States
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Information on vaccination, laboratory and wastewater testing, and resources for health departments and healthcare providers.

What is Polio
What CDC is Doing About Global Polio
Why CDC Is Involved
Global Polio Eradication
Stories
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Stopping an Outbreak in Its Tracks: Polio Response in Mozambique

The STOP Program
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The STOP Program recruits, trains, and deploys a public health workforce that has been engaged in the global fight to eradicate polio for over 20 years.

Digital Resources
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Observances
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World Polio Day 2022: Information & Resources