After 14 years, a case of polio has come to light again in India, raising concerns across the country. The case is from a remote village in West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, where symptoms of polio have been detected in a two-year-old child. The child is being treated at a hospital in Goalpara district of Assam.
India’s Polio-Free Story
India declared itself polio-free in 2014, after the last case of polio was reported in the country in 2011. For this, the Indian government launched large-scale vaccination campaigns, through which this dangerous disease was brought under control. Polio is a virus that affects children and can cause severe disabilities. There is no cure for this disease, so vaccination is the most effective way to prevent this disease.
WHO has issued an alert
Following the revelation of this new case, the World Health Organization (WHO) immediately issued an alert. WHO asked the Indian health authorities to remain vigilant and investigate any possible cases immediately. In addition, WHO stressed the need to take all necessary measures to prevent the spread of any new cases of polio.
Health officials’ investigation continues
Health officials have taken the matter seriously and have launched an investigation immediately. Vaccination drive has been intensified in the area and additional doses of polio vaccine are being administered to children who were not vaccinated earlier. After this incident, special precautions are being taken in Meghalaya and adjoining areas of Assam to prevent the spread of the virus.
Danger of polio
Polio is a dangerous virus that affects children and can cause severe disabilities. There is no cure and vaccination is the only way to prevent this disease. India has eliminated polio through decades of hard work and a large-scale vaccination campaign. In such a situation, this new case raises concerns once again.
Find out how long it takes to get vaccinated
Polio vaccine is given to children from birth to 5 years of age. In India, the polio vaccination program provides polio doses to children at birth, 6 weeks, 10 weeks, and 14 weeks. After that, a booster dose is given between 9 months and 1 year of age. Children are also vaccinated regularly until they are 5 years old. "Pulse Polio Campaign" Additional doses are given during. With these doses, children are protected against polio and their immunity is strengthened.
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