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Poliomyelitis has been a significant global health challenge for centuries. Since the launch of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) in 1988, remarkable progress has been achieved, with wild poliovirus (WPV) cases reduced by over 99%.
Jia Liang, Qi Zhang, Yanan Li, Lili Wang
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Introduction: Prior research explores whether seasonal and childhood vaccines mitigate the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Although there are trials investigating COVID-19 infection in response to the effects of the oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV), there has
Chisom Azodoh +6 more
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Intradermal Administration of Fractional Doses of Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine: A Dose-Sparing Option for Polio Immunization. [PDF]
A fractional dose of inactivated poliovirus vaccine (fIPV) administered by the intradermal route delivers one fifth of the full vaccine dose administered by the intramuscular route and offers a potential dose-sparing strategy to stretch the limited ...
Jarrahian, Courtney +15 more
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Immunogenicity of Two Fractional Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine Doses vs Single Intramuscular Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine Dose in Infants of Low- and Middle-income Countries: A Prospective Case-control Study [PDF]
Aims and background: Despite the support of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization, developing countries still struggle to afford inactivated polio vaccine (IPV).
Sangita Yadav +3 more
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Immunogenicity and reactogenicity of the combined diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis-inactivated poliovirus-Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) conjugate vaccine (DTPa-IPV/Hib, Infanrix™-IPV + Hib) was assessed when co-administered with hepatitis B ...
Pei-Lan Shao +4 more
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Background: In 2016, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) recommended the cessation of using type 2 oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV) and OPV, with countries having to switch from the trivalent to bivalent OPV (bOPV) with the addition of ...
T. Jacob John +5 more
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Fractional-dose inactivated poliovirus vaccine, India
In 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced a global shortage of inactivated poliovirus vaccine that was expected to last until 2020 at least. In response, WHO's Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization recommended that countries consider a strategic shift to fractional-dose inactivated poliovirus vaccine, which involves a new ...
Haldar, Pradeep +7 more
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The poliovirus vaccine field is moving towards novel vaccination strategies. Withdrawal of the Oral Poliovirus Vaccine and implementation of the conventional Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine (cIPV) is imminent.
Jerome H H V Custers +33 more
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Polio control after certification: major issues outstanding
Now that the global eradication of wild poliovirus is almost within sight, planning for the post-certification era is becoming a priority issue. It is agreed that a stockpile of appropriate polio vaccines will need to be established, and a surveillance ...
Fine Paul E.M. +2 more
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Despite marked progress in global polio eradication, the threat of polio importation into the United States remains; therefore, all children should be protected against the disease.
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