To eradicate polio once and for all, we need a new vaccine – that’s what we’re working on

To eradicate polio once and for all, we need a new vaccine – that’s what we’re working on

Gorodenkoff/ShutterstockAside from recent outbreaks of polio in war-torn regions of the world, the deadly virus is close to being eradicated, thanks to vaccines. All vaccines work by training our immune systems to recognise a harmless piece of a virus or bacteria so that when the real thing is encountered later, the immune system is prepared to defeat it. There are two types of polio vaccine in use. One is the inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV…

Polio Immunisation: Asutifi North District commences vaccination exercise

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) in the Asutifi North District of the Ahafo Region has launched an immunisation campaign against poliomyelitis (polio) for children aged between seven and 11 months, in a bid to protect them from the disease. In Ghana, the immunisation schedule for children begins at birth and continues until they reach 18 […] The post Polio Immunisation: Asutifi North District commences vaccination exercise appeared first on Ghanam…