Poliomyelitis

Extremely high immunization coverage for polio vaccine is currently being achieved as part of the Polio Eradication Initiative making polio unlikely to be a major threat in camps or other congregations of people following a disaster. Administration of OPV should not be considered a priority in emergencies unless it is known that wild virus is circulating in the community, but it should be part of the routine schedule as soon as routine services have been established.

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