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October is Polio Awareness Month!
October is Polio Awareness Month with October 24th being set aside as Polio Day!
Most know it as poliovirus. The virus is spread person to person, typically through contaminated water. It can attack the nervous system, and in some instances, lead to paralysis. Although there is no cure, there is a safe and effective vaccine – one which Rotary and our partners use to immunize over 2.5 billion children worldwide.
At this time, only 2 countries remain endemic. Cases have been reduced by 99.9% since 1988. It is Rotary International's goal to eradicate Polio from our world entirely!