How The 2024 U.S. Elections May Affect Polio Eradication Efforts

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How The 2024 U.S. Elections May Affect Polio Eradication Efforts
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different types of wild polioviruses so that the last remaining wild strain, type 1, is now largely limited to two countries—Pakistan and Afghanistan. Polioviruses technically aren’t on the ballot for the upcoming November 5 U.S. elections since viruses aren’t human and can’t run for political office. But voting in these elections could still greatly affect what happens to polioviruses. After all, the U.S.

The GPEI can also point to the progress that’s been made since its formation in 1988 after the World Health Assembly adopted a resolution to eradicate polio worldwide.

The second troubling political trend has been the anti-science and anti-vaccination movements and political leaders providing fuel to these movements, amplifying their messaging. “Most citizens in U.S. support vaccination,” said McGovern. “You hear about the anti-vax folks but don't hear about the people who support vaccination.”

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