title: The Challenge of Global Poliomyelitis Eradication.
abstract: In the United States during the 1950's, polio was on the forefront of every provider and caregiver's mind. Today, most providers in the United States have never seen a case. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), which began in 1988 has reduced the number of cases by over 99%. The world is closer to achieving global eradication of polio than ever before but as long as poliovirus circulates anywhere in the world, every country is vulnerable. The global community can support the polio eradication effort through continued vaccination, surveillance, enforcing travel regulations and contributing financial support, partnerships and advocacy.
authors.affiliation: Division of Infectious Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine, 1462 Clifton Road Northeast, Suite 446, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA.
authors.forename: Julie R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Garon
authors.affiliation: Global Immunization Division, Center for Global Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road Northeast, Mailstop A-04, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA.
authors.forename: Stephen L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Cochi
authors.affiliation: Division of Infectious Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine, 1462 Clifton Road Northeast, Suite 446, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA. Electronic address: worenst@emory.edu.
authors.forename: Walter A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Orenstein
mesh_terms: D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.; D060740:Disease Eradication; D062665:Epidemiological Monitoring; D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D011051:Poliomyelitis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000276:immunology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000821:virology; D017955:Poliovirus / Q000276:immunology; D011055:Poliovirus Vaccine, Oral / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000600:supply & distribution; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D064166:Vaccine Potency; D015164:Vaccines, Inactivated / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000600:supply & distribution; D014944:World Health Organization
chemical_list: D011055:Poliovirus Vaccine, Oral; D015164:Vaccines, Inactivated
keywords: Eradication; Inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV); Oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV); Poliomyelitis