Polio Vaccine Advocates Urge Continued Immunization Amid Global Threat
A polio survivor has highlighted the ongoing threat of polio and the critical importance of vaccination, especially in light of the U.S. recording its first case in decades in 2022. The polio vaccine, introduced in 1955, has been a monumental public health success, reducing global polio cases by 99.9% since 1988 through efforts by Rotary and the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Despite this progress, the disease remains a threat, particularly in areas with low immunization rates. The survivor emphasizes that polio does not respect borders, and the consequences of contracting the virus can be severe and lifelong. The call to action coincides with World Immunization Week, which promotes the theme 'For every generation, vaccines work!' 
