Polio, Gaza
Polio vaccinations wrap up in Gaza as officials try to inoculate 90% of children under age 10
Polio vaccinations are wrapping up in Gaza on Thursday as the World Health Organization and its partners attempt to inoculate 90% of children under age 10.
Backgrounder
Gaza is vaccinating against polio. Is the virus a threat to the U.S.?
A campaign is ongoing to vaccinate children in Gaza after its first polio case in 25 years. The threat to the United States is only in communities with low vaccination levels.
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