title: Global eradication of poliomyelitis: is the end of the campaign in sight?
abstract: "The world may be on the brink of achieving a great public health victory. Progress towards eradication of poliomyelitis is outlined highlighting remaining problems."
authors.affiliation: Global Poliomyelitis Eradication Certification Commission World Health Organization, Avoca Beach, Australia. aarr@netspeed.com.au
authors.forename: Tony
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Adams
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D019353:Endemic Diseases; D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D017589:Immunization Programs / Q000639:trends; D011051:Poliomyelitis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011054:Poliovirus Vaccine, Inactivated / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D011055:Poliovirus Vaccine, Oral / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D011054:Poliovirus Vaccine, Inactivated; D011055:Poliovirus Vaccine, Oral