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World Polio Day 2026: Americas mark 35 years free of wild poliovirus as vaccination gaps persist

World Polio Day 2026: Americas mark 35 years free of wild poliovirus as vaccination gaps persist
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C., 23 October 2026 (PAHO) – The Americas mark 35 years without a case of polio caused by wild poliovirus this World Polio Day, but vaccination coverage remains below the 95% target recommended by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), leaving the Region vulnerable to the reintroduction of th

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