In the early 20th century, polio was one of the most feared diseases in industrialized countries, paralyzing thousands of ...

In areas where male health workers are unwelcome or mistrusted, female vaccinators have carved out a space to thrive.

US federal health authorities have issued an urgent travel advisory regarding a potentially ‘crippling and deadly disease.’ ...

The World Health Organization has closed in on its bold goal of eradicating polio several times, but the paralytic virus is ...

Pakistan’s health authorities confirmed 42 polio-positive sewage samples in July, raising concerns over increased virus circulation ...

The World Health Organization has closed in on its bold goal of eradicating polio several times, but the paralytic virus is ...

With polio cases rising in parts of Europe, Asia and Africa, the CDC recommends travelers ensure vaccinations are current and ...

Fake immunisation records, an imperfect vaccine, and leadership missteps have enabled polio’s comeback, an investigation ...

Polio Vaccine's Proud PioneersPolio Vaccine's Proud Pioneers Franklin Sherman Elementary School was the site of the first use of polio vacine in the nation.

Afghanistan Polio Vaccination: The Afghan Ministry of Public Health initiates a four-day nationwide polio vaccination campaign, targeting 7.3 million children in 19 provinces, amidst calls for ...