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Poliovirus, an RNA virus from Picornaviridae family that causes polio disease, 3D illustration
Urgent Health Alert

Polio Virus Detected in Jerusalem and Central Israel 

Israel's Health Ministry has issued an urgent warning after detecting the polio virus in sewage samples from Jerusalem, Bnei Brak, Lod, Ramla, and the Shafdan facility, signaling community spread. Unvaccinated individuals, especially children, are urged to get immunized immediately.

Gila Isaacson11:15
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Polio vaccine. Illustration.

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Anti-polio campaign.

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Polio vaccine. Illustration.

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WHO: Polio vaccination campaign in Gaza progressing better than expected

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Israeli soldiers near the Israeli-Gaza border, southern Israel, May 21, 2024.

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IDF launches Polio vaccination operation for soldiers in Gaza Strip

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