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    Polio is a highly infectious viral disease caused by the poliovirus that primarily affects the nervous system and can cause paralysis. It is transmitted through contaminated food, water, or contact with infected feces and is more common in areas with poor sanitation. There are three types of wild poliovirus, and immunization through the polio vaccine is the most effective way to prevent infection. Global efforts to eradicate polio have made significant progress in reducing cases worldwide but challenges remain in fully eradicating it in some regions.

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    Polio is a highly infectious viral disease caused by the poliovirus that primarily affects the nervous system and can cause paralysis. It is transmitted through contaminated food, water, or contact with infected feces and is more common in areas with poor sanitation. There are three types of wild poliovirus, and immunization through the polio vaccine is the most effective way to prevent infection. Global efforts to eradicate polio have made significant progress in reducing cases worldwide but challenges remain in fully eradicating it in some regions.

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    Polio is a highly infectious viral disease caused by the poliovirus that primarily affects the nervous system and can cause paralysis. It is transmitted through contaminated food, water, or contact with infected feces and is more common in areas with poor sanitation. There are three types of wild poliovirus, and immunization through the polio vaccine is the most effective way to prevent infection. Global efforts to eradicate polio have made significant progress in reducing cases worldwide but challenges remain in fully eradicating it in some regions.

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    Polio, short for poliomyelitis, is a highly infectious viral disease caused by the poliovirus.

    The virus
    primarily affects the nervous system, leading to paralysis in some cases. Polio is transmitted through
    contaminated food, water, or contact with an infected person's feces. The disease is more common in
    areas with poor sanitation and limited access to clean water.

    There are three types of wild poliovirus: Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3. Immunization through the polio
    vaccine is the most effective way to prevent polio infection and its potentially severe consequences. The
    World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a series of oral polio vaccine (OPV) doses for children,
    usually starting shortly after birth.

    Efforts to eradicate polio globally have been underway for many years. The Global Polio Eradication
    Initiative, a partnership involving the WHO, Rotary International, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
    and Prevention (CDC), UNICEF, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, among others, has made
    significant progress in reducing polio cases worldwide.

    As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, there has been substantial progress in the eradication
    of polio, with a significant reduction in the number of reported cases. However, challenges such as
    vaccine distribution, geopolitical issues, and community resistance in some regions have slowed down
    complete eradication efforts.

    It's advisable to check more recent and local sources for the latest information on the current status of
    polio eradication efforts and vaccination recommendations.

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