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Review
. 2013 Jun;3(3):309-15.
doi: 10.1016/j.coviro.2013.05.007. Epub 2013 Jun 10.

Poliovirus vaccination options for achieving eradication and securing the endgame

Concepción F Estívariz  1 , Mark A Pallansch, Abhijeet Anand, Steven G F Wassilak, Roland W Sutter, Jay D Wenger, Walter A Orenstein
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Poliovirus vaccination options for achieving eradication and securing the endgame

Concepción F Estívariz et al. Curr Opin Virol. 2013 Jun.

Abstract

In 1988, the World Health Assembly resolved to globally eradicate poliomyelitis. As part of a four-pronged strategy with establishment of enhanced surveillance, institution of national immunization days, strengthening routine immunization, and carrying-out mopping-up activities, oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV) was selected as the vaccine-of-choice for eradication. Massive OPV use decreased the number of polio-endemic countries from >125 countries in 1988 to only 3 in 2012 and led to a >99.9% decrease in polio incidence in the corresponding period. In this communication, we will discuss polio vaccination options to accelerate eradication, to mitigate the risks during the planned withdrawal of type 2 OPV, and to secure eradication for future generations.

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All authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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