Polio

Updated October 22, 2021

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

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Polio

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

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What is Polio
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Polio Eradication Report

The Global Polio Eradication Initiative is a public-private partnership led by national governments and spearheaded by the World Health Organization (WHO), Rotary International, CDC, and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Its goal is to eradicate polio worldwide.

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The STOP Program
CDC Stop Program

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.

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Africa Kicks Out Wild Polio
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CDC celebrates Africa’s incredible public health achievement.

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Page last reviewed: October 6, 2021
Content source: Global Immunization