🧵 #Poliovirus update
Following traces of poliovirus found in sewage samples taken from North and East London, we are working with @MHRAgovuk to expand this surveillance. This is on a precautionary basis to determine whether the virus is spreading to other areas.
Following traces of poliovirus found in sewage samples taken from North and East London, we are working with @MHRAgovuk to expand this surveillance. This is on a precautionary basis to determine whether the virus is spreading to other areas.
This strategy will continue to be reviewed and adapted as new evidence emerges. Nationally the overall risk of paralytic polio is considered low because most people are protected from this by vaccination. Read more: gov.uk/government/new…
Dr Vanessa Saliba, Consultant Epidemiologist at UKHSA, said:
"No cases of polio have been reported and for the majority of the population, who are fully vaccinated, the risk is low.
"No cases of polio have been reported and for the majority of the population, who are fully vaccinated, the risk is low.
In the meantime it is vital parents across the country check their children are fully vaccinated for their age. Following advice from the JCVI all children aged 1 to 9 yrs in London need to have a dose of polio vaccine now – whether it’s an extra booster dose or just to catch up.
It will ensure a high level of protection from paralysis. This may also help stop the virus spreading further."
Find out more on the NHS website: nhs.uk/conditions/pol…
Find out more on the NHS website: nhs.uk/conditions/pol…
Over the past few months we’ve been investigating traces of #poliovirus found in sewage samples. Here’s a short explainer on how sewage sampling works & how we’re using it to continue our investigations. ⏬ 
WATCH: Dr Vanessa Saliba talks on how we’re using sewage sampling in our ongoing investigations monitoring poliovirus traces found & why it’s important to make sure you’re up to date with your vaccinations.
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