Global Polio Vaccination

An infant is given oral polio vaccine.

About Global Polio Eradication

CDC and partners are working to end polio. Polio eradication is possible – but challenges remain.
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Why CDC is Working to End Polio Globally

Preventing disability and saving lives; Saving time and resources; Protecting children everywhere.
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What CDC is Doing in Global Polio Vaccination

CDC engages with partners to deliver vaccines, detect cases, and respond to outbreaks quickly.
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World Polio Day

World Polio Day is October 24

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STOP Program

The STOP Program recruits and trains international public health consultants.
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Stopping an Outbreak in Its Tracks: Polio Response in Mozambique

Rapidly responding to a wild poliovirus outbreak in Mozambique
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About Polio in the United States

Learn about polio in the United States and when to get a vaccine for yourself or your child.