World Polio Day - October 24th

 

 

We are making great progress towards eradicating polio, however recent news reminds us that polio anywhere is a threat everywhere. Polio is being detected around the world in places where it hasn’t been found in decades. In the United States, an unvaccinated man was paralyzed by polio. In the UK, poliovirus has been detected in sewage samples. In Malawi, a child contracted polio. And Mozambique announced its first polio outbreak of wild poliovirus in 30 years.
 
The time for urgent action is now. A new vaccine has been deployed to stop outbreaks. Malawi, Mozambique, and nearby countries are conducting immunization campaigns to stop the spread of the virus. With our partners and advocates like you, we continue to encourage communities worldwide to provide vaccinations.
 
As we approach World Polio Day, 24 October, you can help us make an impact and stop the spread of polio. You can take action by:

• Donating to PolioPlus
• Creating a fundraiser for PolioPlus using Raise for Rotary (in Australian, Canadian, or U.S. dollars) 
• Creating a fundraiser on the End Polio Now Facebook page 
• Raising awareness by sharing content from the World Polio Day Toolkit, which you can find on our World Polio Day webpage