Summary and Action Items

In July 2022, a case of poliovirus with acute flaccid paralysis was confirmed in an unvaccinated adult in Rockland County, New York, caused by community transmission of vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2.
Poliovirus has been detected in wastewater in Rockland County, as well as in neighboring Orange County, NY and New York City.
Vaccination with the inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) is the best way for Chicagoans to protect themselves against polio.
Pediatric vaccination coverage dropped nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Healthcare providers should identify and schedule appointments for children in your practice who are behind on polio and other routine immunizations.
Healthcare providers should be familiar with symptoms of poliomyelitis and acute flaccid myelitis, and immediately report to CDPH any suspected cases by calling 312-743-9000 during business hours and 311 after hours, on weekends, and on holidays.

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