This Friday, September 9, New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency against polio. The virus, which was detected in the wastewater, continues to spread. (source 1)
The state of emergency will allow more healthcare professionals to administer the polio vaccine, such as midwives and pharmacists.
New York authorities called all residents to get vaccinated immediately. They hope to quickly increase vaccination rates, as they are still too low in some New York counties.
This is especially true in Rockland, where it is 60%. A first case was detected there last July. After contaminating him, the man in question suffered from paralysis.
“If you or your child are not vaccinated or not up to date on vaccinations, the risk of paralytic disease is real,” said Mary T. Bassett, state health commissioner. I urge New Yorkers not to take any risks. Vaccination against polio is safe and effective: it protects almost everyone who receives the recommended doses from the disease. “
What is polio?
Polio is a highly contagious disease that invades …
