Polio Virus Spreading In U.K., Found In Sewage Samples

Polio Virus Spreading In U.K., Found In Sewage Samples

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A national incident has been declared in the UK due to the detection of a mutated virus in London's sewage, linked to a live polio vaccine. The virus is believed to have been brought by travelers from Pakistan, Afghanistan, or Nigeria. Although the risk to the general population is low, vaccination rates in some London areas are concerningly low. Health officials emphasize the importance of full vaccination to prevent any risk. Monitoring continues to ensure the virus does not mutate into a more dangerous form.

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